Orlando Pirates star signs incredible five-year deal with sponsor

Orlando Pirates striker Mohau Nkota is enjoying an incredible breakthrough season at the club.

Nkota has made 20 appearances for the Buccaneers so far this season, scoring four goals while assisting two more.

The 20-year-old academy graduate has since been rewarded for his form by landing a lucrative new sponsorship deal with Nike.

Orlando Pirates youngster bags groundbreaking Nike deal

Nkota is set to become the first South African male footballer to wear the the Nike Phantom Luna Elite boot.

This comes after the winger signed a new five-year sponsorship deal with the apparel powerhouse.

In other news, Orlando Pirates were strongly linked with a Polokwane City star for much of the transfer window.

And now, more details have surfaced regarding why the defender didn’t join the Buccaneers.

Jose Riveiro’s side are expected to challenge for the Betway Premiership, Nedbank Cup and CAF Champions League over the next three months.

Orlando Pirates surprisingly didn’t sign any new players in the January transfer window. And now, an explanation has since been revealed why Thabang Matuludi didn’t join the club.

Why Matuludi didn’t join Pirates

Polokwane City full-back Thabang Matuludi was closely linked with a move to Mayfair.

The talented defender however suffered a serious knee injury in January, forcing Orlando Pirates to abandon signing him!

“Football is like that, and injuries are part of the game. Unfortunately for him, he got injured at the wrong time, so that’s also why nothing happened.” an insider told Citizen.

“He’s a talented player, and I’m sure the Soweto teams will come back again for him ahead of next season. What’s important is for him to recover after surgery and get back on the pitch as soon as possible.”

Is Nkota ready to play for Bafana Bafana?

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