Orlando Pirates have sold Mohau Nkota, who’s already looking excited to take his game to a whole new level.
Nkota is one of several stars leaving the club.
Here’s a first look at Nkota’s training session alongside some big global names.
Nkota laughs with Liverpool legend Gini Wijnaldum
It hasn’t taken Mohau Nkota to brush shoulders with a Champions League winner and share a few laughs in the process. Gini Wijnaldum, now 34, became a cult favourite at Liverpool for his knack of scoring goals in big games. The Dutchman won the Premier League, Champions League, Club World Cup and UEFA Super Cup with the Reds, and he’s also vastly experienced on the international stage with 96 caps and 28 goals for the Netherlands. There’s also former PSG, Fulham, Lyon and Atlético Madrid attacker Moussa Dembélé.
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Pirates departures
- Miguel Timm (Released)
- Innocent Maela (Released)
- Paseka Mako (Kaizer Chiefs)
- Thabiso Monyane (Kaizer Chiefs)
- Phillip Ndlondlo (Released)
- Monnapule Saleng (Loan, Orbit College)
- Mohau Nkota (Ettifaq)
Details: Saleng returns to Orbit College

Orlando Pirates arrivals
- Tshepho Mashiloane
- Nkosikhona Ndaba
- Lebone Seema
- Sihle Nduli
- Masindi Nemtajela
- Sipho Mbule
- Tshepang Moremi
- Sinoxolo Kwayiba
- Yanela Mbuthuma
- Oswin Appollis
- Kamogelo Sebelebele
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