Lots of money in Saudi Arabia after his sudden move.
Mohau Nkota gets a great salary with his new team!
Former Orlando Pirates player Mohau Nkota made waves after his surprise move to Saudi Arabia, joining Al Ettifaq on a three-year deal to begin a new chapter in his career. The deal was officially announced last July.
After a brief but impressive eight-month stint as a senior player with the Buccaneers, where he delivered a notable return of seven goals and five assists across 39 appearances, the 20-year-old winger departed South Africa. The true extent of the rewards from this transfer has now become clear to us.
Nkota earns a huge salary in Saudi Arabia
His move abroad has proven to be exceptionally rewarding from a financial perspective. As per the data from Capology, the salary-tracking platform, the young attacker now earns a weekly wage of €19,231—approximately R300,000—which accumulates to an annual income of around €1 million. This underscores the significant financial prospects available for skilled footballers in international leagues.
Mohau Nkota goal on debut for Al-Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League. 🇿🇦✨
— Lorenz Köhler (@Lorenz_KO) August 28, 2025
Hailing from Kimberley, the player has already started to make his mark in the competitive Saudi Pro League. In his four appearances so far, he has managed to score one goal and set up two others. This new stage in his career places him alongside global football icons such as Cristiano Ronaldo, N’Golo Kanté, and Karim Benzema, representing a monumental leap from the professional landscape of South Africa.
🚨Mohau Nkota’s move to Saudi Arabia is paying off…literally 🇿🇦💰
The 20-year-old former Orlando Pirates star is reportedly earning R398k per week at Al-Ettifaq, per Capology.#AbsaYourStoryMatters#AirMobile#BetwayPrem#CarlingKnockoutpic.twitter.com/l9ADlyjUjp
— SoccerBeat (@SoccerBeatZA) October 1, 2025
