orlando pirates They could lose one of their most promising young strikers to Europe at the end of the season.
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Pirates could revamp their hitting department next season Mohau Nkota It was believed to be part of those plans.
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Nkota was an impressive presence for Pirates. DStv Disc Challenge, this led to rumors that he might be promoted. That has so far proven not to be the case with the talented youngsters who remain in the reserves.According to now Soccer-Laduma, the player could be lured away from the club even before wearing first-team colors. This is because Belgian giants Standard Liege are thought to be interested in him.
Liege show interest in Pirates' youngster Nkota
“It's not surprising that this particular club (Liège) has made this offer. You know that other teams are monitoring and investigating him (Nkota), but there have been no further developments. This time, the Belgian team's interest is serious and they have suggested that if everything goes well, they could sign the player even before the end of the season. Yes, he has done very well (with Pirates) and , has a very great future ahead of him. This is just the beginning of even better things to come,” a source told the publication.
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Another source said Liege's interest in Nkota was expected as he was already training with Pirates' first team.
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“He is at the top of his game. Himself, Jabulani Mokone, Azola Matloose and Lelebohile Mofokeng have really shown that they are mature now and can play at any level. Interest in him has increased since he joined the main team and now this Belgian side wants him. They don't want him to go on trial at all. They apparently made him a permanent transfer It seems like they are thinking of acquiring him,” a source said.
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It remains to be seen whether Pirates will give Nkota their blessing if Liege make a formal offer.