Orlando Pirates’ Mohau Nkota Lands Landmark Nike Endorsement Deal
Orlando Pirates rising star Mohau Nkota has taken a major step in his professional career by securing a long-term endorsement deal with global sportswear giant Nike.
A Game-Changer for Nkota
The 20-year-old winger, who has been making waves in his breakout season, has officially signed a five-year partnership with Nike, becoming one of South Africa’s elite footballers to be backed by the brand.
Nkota’s representatives, P Management Agency, confirmed the deal on social media, sharing an image of the youngster signing his contract with his new boots on display. This milestone sees him join an exclusive group of Nike-sponsored South African stars, including Kaizer Chiefs’ Mduduzi Shabalala and Banyana Banyana standouts Thembi Kgatlana and Linda Motlhalo.
A Switch in Style
Having made his professional debut for the Buccaneers earlier this season against Richards Bay, Nkota has played a key role on the right flank, contributing six goal involvements across all competitions. Up until now, he had been wearing adidas boots, but his new Nike deal marks a significant change.
Notably, Nkota is set to become the first male Nike-sponsored player in South Africa to don the brand’s latest Phantom Luna Elite boots, a model already worn by Kgatlana and Motlhalo. He is expected to debut the high-performance boots in Pirates’ upcoming clash against Golden Arrows on Wednesday night.
Nkota’s Reaction
Following the announcement, the speedy winger took to Instagram to express his excitement over the deal, sharing images from the signing and thanking Nike for their trust in him.
This partnership cements Nkota’s growing reputation as one of South Africa’s most promising young footballers. With a bright future ahead, both on and off the pitch, his new endorsement deal with Nike signals the start of an exciting new chapter in his career.
