Long-range specialist Hlompho Kekana heaps praise on Orlando Pirates star Mohau Nkota after his thunderbolt goal in Caf Champions League debut - 'I get goosebumps'

Mohau Nkota's captivating performance against CR Belouizdad in the Caf Champions League group stage match on Tuesday left a smile on the face of former Bafana Bafana star Hlompho Kekana.

The young and promising 20-year-old winger made a memorable debut on the continental stage by scoring two goals, securing a 2-1 victory for Bucs against Khanyisa Mayo's side.

After the game, Kekana, who is currently working as a SABC Sport analyst, beamed joyfully, delighted to see Nkota replicating the skills he once showcased in his prime.

"When I look at Mohau's goal, I get goosebumps. What I like about it is the boy's technique," Kekana said on SABC Sport. 

"These are the kinds of goals I like the most because it takes audacity to do that in a crowd that he is not familiar with.

"That tells you that the boys are well-prepared and that the coaches have done their work on the players in this team."

Nkota's remarkable goal against Belouizdad wasn't his first thunderbolt, as he had previously scored a similar one against AmaZulu FC in a Premier Soccer League match near the end of October.

Kekana, who was released by Mamelodi Sundowns in 2021, was renowned for his ability to score remarkable long-range goals and exhibit precise shooting from outside the penalty area.

The ex-Bloemfontein Celtic player would be pleased to witness Nkota consistently scoring such eye-catching goals for the Buccaneers, which could potentially catch the attention of Bafana coach Hugo Broos.

Considering his consistent performance since being promoted to the Pirates' senior team at the beginning of the season, Nkota appears to have a promising future in football ahead of him.

Nevertheless, the talented left-footed player must set aside the praises and concentrate on aiding the Sea Robbers to beat Stellenbosch FC in the PSL match scheduled for Sunday, December 1.