Ettifaq Club shows support for Mohau Nkota at national level, image: Ettifaq Club/via X
(The Post News) – Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq have congratulated Mohau Nkota after the winger struck the opener in South Africa’s 3–0 World Cup qualifying win over Lesotho at the Free State Stadium on Friday, 5 September 2025. “Congrats to the star Nkota winning with his National team,” the club posted on X as Bafana Bafana tightened their grip on Group C.
The Ettifaq striker’s crisp finish set the tone before Lyle Foster and Oswin Appollis sealed a commanding result that keeps Hugo Broos’s side firmly on course for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification. Multiple outlets confirmed the scoreline and scorers, with SuperSport listing the goals at 16’, 63’, and 67’.
The victory lifts South Africa to 16 points, five clear of Benin after their concurrent win over Zimbabwe, with Rwanda a further three back (game in hand). FIFA World Cup standings snapshot reflects the same gap atop Group C.
Ettifaq’s message also capped a fortnight in which Nkota showcased his club-and-country form. The 20-year-old marked his Ettifaq debut by scoring inside seven minutes against Al Kholood last week a dream start captured in match highlights before flying to camp and opening his senior international account in Bloemfontein.
Coach Hugo Broos lauded his side’s game management as the crowd roared the hosts home, while focus quickly shifted to a pivotal showdown with Nigeria next week a fixture that could bring South Africa to the brink of qualification for the expanded World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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