- Nkota was a menace on Saturday
- The attacker played a crucial role for Pirates
- Bucs beat Stade d'Abidjan 2-0
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BackpageWATCH: No Monnapule Saleng, No Problem! Orlando Pirates winger Mohau Nkota sends a message to Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos ahead of World Cup qualifiers with two assists
BackpageWHAT HAPPENED?
In the absence of Monnapule Saleng, Mohau Nkota was given a chance to deliver for Orlando Pirates against Stade d'Abidjan in Group C of the Caf Champions League game staged at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday evening.
The 20-year-old showed his worth by providing two assist in the club's 3-0 win.
Relebohile Mofokeng, Patrick Maswanganyi and Deon Hotto were on target for the Soweto giants.
BackpagepixTHE BIGGER PICTURE
Nkota has now been directly involved in four Champions League goals for Bucs in his debut campaign.
He scored a brace in the 2-1 win against Khanyisa Mayo's CR Belouizdad before his contributions this weekend.
In general, Nkota has four goals and two assists in 13 appearances for Bucs in the ongoing season.
BackpageWHAT NEXT?
With his consistency for the Soweto giants, Nkota has proven he is ready for even bigger things.
The 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers resume in March; Bafana Bafana will play Lesotho and Benin respectively and coach Hugo Broos might just consider Nkota if he sustains his exploits.
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