Fresh off the news that Monnapule Saleng would be loaned out to Orbit FC, Orlando Pirates confirmed on Sunday that midfielder Mohau Nkota had been sold to Ettifaq Club in the Saudi Pro League.
The 20-year-old had only recently broken into the Pirates team in the previous season, but will now be plying his trade away from South African shores.
The news comes after Pirates played to a 1-1 draw with Greek outfit Pafos in their pre-season warm-up on Sunday.
Pirates lost 2-0 to Bolton Wanderers in their previous pre-season clash on Friday.
Orlando Pirates full statement on Nkota:
“Orlando Pirates Football Club can confirm that an agreement has been reached for the permanent transfer of Mohau Nkota to Ettifaq Club in the Saudi Pro League.
The move is subject to the 20-year-old agreeing to personal terms and passing a medical.
Nkota’s departure comes after a standout debut season in the Buccaneers’ senior squad, where he featured in 39 official matches and registered 12 goal contributions.
Everyone at Orlando Pirates wishes Mohau Nkota the very best as he begins this exciting new chapter in his career. May he continue to soar and carry the Buccaneers’ spirit with pride – because remember: Once and Always!”
While Pirates will want to focus on their preparations for the new season, the news that Saleng has been loaned out to Orbit FC has stolen the headlines.
It drew to a close, one of the longest-running sagas in South African football.
Saleng had been out of favour at Pirates since December last year and had not featured in the side since then, apparently over a wage dispute.
With no official word on the player from Pirates for months, the speculation had been rife about the future of Saleng even though he is still under contract until June next year.
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