Kaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo has hailed Orlando Pirates winger Mohau Nkota following his impressive breakout season.
The 20-year-old forward scored seven goals and added five assists in 39 matches across all competitions last season. His form has earned him a Bafana Bafana call-up earlier this month where he featured against Mozambique.
Khumalo had praised Nkota’s decision making especially when he is attacking with the ball. The Chiefs legend felt the Pirates winger was positive whenever he had to ball and would either shot or take on a defender.
“Listen. This boy, and every ball that he gets, it’s whether he takes a shot or he takes a defender on,” Khumalo said, as per KickOff.
Chiefs legends calls Pirates star Nkota a positive player
“He (Nkota) has never taken the ball backwards; he has never played anything backwards,” he added.
“He is always positive. His game is not negative. In every touch that he had, he was creating a final pass, taking on a player, or taking a shot.”
The former Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana midfielder has also been impressed with another Orlando Pirates youngster. Khumalo has been a big fan of Relebohile Mofokeng since he made his debut for the Buccaneers two years ago.
Nkota and Mofokeng have been a joy to watch for Pirates on the wings under Jose Riveiro. With Nkota already established, it remains to be seen how he will improve as a player next season.
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