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Mohau Nkota and Relebohile Mofokeng, Orlando Pirates

Makhanya identifies another Bucs revelation like Mofokeng and Nkota, but suggests Ouaddou has no guts to play him

The Buccaneers have built a reputation for producing young players who go on to become household names in South African football. This has raised expectations around the club’s development structures. Now, their development coach has singled out a promising talent he believes could be the next big name to emerge from the Soweto giants’ ranks.

Mohau Nkota, Bafana Bafana, December 2025

Is Nkota out of Bafana's World Cup squad? Ex-Pirates coach responds

The South African star has struggled to replicate the top-level performance he showed at Bucs before he left for Saudi Arabia. The 21-year-old has also found it hard to break into the first team on a more regular basis, making his chances of going to the global bonanza a subject of debate.

Nkota reveals how UEFA Champions League winner warned him in Saudi Arabia - 'It's not going to be easy'

When one moves from one workstation to another, naturally, one will need time to familiarise oneself with the environment before things start to flow quite easily. In such circumstances, one will need help and guidance from an experienced individual there in order to feel at home. This is exactly what the South African star faced, and he has revealed who gave him the helping hand.

Keep hopes high! Ex-Pirates star Nkota gives World Cup promise - 'Something good will come'

The star has been a regular face in the Bafana Bafana set-up under Hugo Broos. Going by precedence, the 21-year-old has high chances of flying the country's flag in the June/July competition. Given how important the global bonanza is for players, South African stars are expected to give their best for the country and even for their careers.

'Nkota is an attention seeker, but his career is gone! Broos will be pissed; forget about WC'

The former Orlando Pirates winger turned up for Al-Ettifaq training with an Amakhosi jersey, something that raised eyebrows owing to the rivalry between the two Soweto giants in South Africa. The Bafana Bafana international shone for the Buccaneers for a season before the Saudi Arabian Pro League outfit signed him at the beginning of the season.

Nkota earns praise on Al-Ettifaq return

The 21-year-old attacker made a triumphant return to the Faris Ad-Dahna starting line-up on Sunday, playing a pivotal role in his side’s hard-fought 3-2 victory over their rivals. The South African winger had been out of the first-team picture since late February but proved he remains a vital asset for the Saudi club despite rumours of a move to European football swirling.

Professor blasts Broos ahead of World Cup: 'He is planning to embarrass us'

South African football legend Mlungisi "Professor" Ngubane has launched a scathing attack on Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos, questioning both his technical setup and recent squad selections. With the FIFA World Cup on the horizon, the iconic former playmaker believes the current trajectory could lead to national humiliation.

From Pirates to Benfica? Agent confirms Nkota negotiations

The 21-year-old player made his name at the Soweto giants in the 2024/25 campaign, attracting several teams before eventually leaving for the Saudi Pro League outfit. Being played as a defender, the versatile attacker has been struggling for form and game time of late, and that places him at risk of being out of Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos' plans.

Nkota valued at R60m amid Saudi exit talk

The 21-year-old South African attacker has not enjoyed much playing time of late but that does not seem to have affected his valuation, nor foreign clubs appetite for the former Orlando Pirates star's services. His agent has been talking up both factors and also assured worried fans that the player is safe as the Middle East conflict spreads around the region.

Threat to Mofokeng and Nkota? Bafana's Broos told to consider Chiefs product for WC

In what could be a challenge for established South Africa stars, the Belgian has been urged to pick up an Amakhosi academy product who has been doing well recently. Apart from the former Glamour Boy, the Mzansi coach has been encouraged to look at another PSL star who is yet to be exposed to international football. The global showpiece is fast approaching, and South African stars are doing their best to get the coach's attention.

‘Chiefs won the Nedbank Cup because Riveiro's mind was at Al Ahly! Nkota and Mofokeng were scared of Miguel’

The Soweto giants were eliminated from this prestigious knockout tournament right at the first attempt to defend it after they were crowned champions last season to end a decade-long trophy drought. To lift this premier knockout competition in South Africa last term, they had to eliminate Mamelodi Sundowns and then beat the Buccaneers in the final.

Mpumi Khoza, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Orlando Pirates

The next Nkota & Mbokazi? Two highly-rated SA starlets join Pirates as they look to beat Downs to title

In a bid to get a constant supply of future stars, the Sea Robbers have added two upcoming youngsters into their ranks. Considered promising talents that could be the next big names in the South African football circles, Bucs have moved with speed to ensure they belong to them. In recent times, the Soweto giants have produced top stars who have ended up making their names at relatively young ages.

Relebohile Mofokeng, Orlando Pirates, December 2025

Danger predicted for Pirates! 'Someone needs to talk to Mofokeng'

There is no doubt that President Yama 2000 is a top player for the Sea Robbers despite his young age. In recent times, the Soweto giants have produced very promising young talents in South Africa, and some have already left for greener pastures. Mofokeng had been linked with an overseas move, especially in the off-season transfer window, but nothing materialised in the end.

VIDEO - Nkota grabs assist as Al-Ettifaq edge closer to Ronaldo's Al-Nassr after Al-Kholood win

The 21-year-old South African attacker has been a key player for the Knight of Ad-Dahna since his shock move in the off-season transfer window. He was in action on Saturday as the Commandos collected vital points in the Saudi top-tier. The club is hoping to finish in the top positions at the end of the ongoing campaign.

Thembinkosi Lorch, Wydad AC, November 2025

OFFICIAL: Thembinkosi Lorch joins ex-Kaizer Chiefs star's new club

After two seasons with the Moroccan giants, the 32-year-old attacker has moved to a new club. The ex-Bucs star was signed by Rhulani Mokwena, whose stint with the former CAF Champions League winners was turbulent, and the tactician left after a season. After Mokwena and Cassius Mailula's departure, Lorch has also left, leaving Wydad with no South African talent.

Mofokeng might join Mbokazi out of Pirates after AFCON!

The 21-year-old is among the most talented attackers in the Premier Soccer League, always bringing his 'A' game when representing either the Buccaneers or the national team, Bafana Bafana. However, his future with the Sea Robbers is in doubt after his recent admission from Morocco, where he is taking part in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

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