Al Ettifaq

Al Ettifaq

7th in Saudi Pro League
South Africa's Mohau Nkota cites injury for FIFA World Cup squad omission South Africa's Mohau Nkota cites injury for FIFA World Cup squad omission

After his shock omission from Bafana Bafana's FIFA World Cup preliminary squad, Mohau Nkota posted a picture of himself in bed with a leg brace on his Instagram story, writing: "Better days are on the way; just wait."

Mohau Nkota says playing in CAF Champions League with Orlando Pirates was his 'biggest dream' Mohau Nkota says playing in CAF Champions League with Orlando Pirates was his 'biggest dream'

Bafana midfielder Mohau Nkota told ESPN that playing on the wing in the CAF Champions League was the ideal preparation for him to move abroad and face world-class defenders in the Saudi Pro League.

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Who is Bafana and Al-Ettifaq winger Mohau Nkota, and how to watch him play Who is Bafana and Al-Ettifaq winger Mohau Nkota, and how to watch him play

Mohau Nkota, the diamond from Kimberley, is playing in one of the world's most star-studded leagues. Here's everything you need to know to follow his campaign.

South Africa's Mohau Nkota says African players don't want to play on the continent South Africa's Mohau Nkota says African players don't want to play on the continent

Al-Ettifaq winger/full-back Mohau Nkota says most players in Africa want to play outside the continent, with the South Africa international a recent addition to the Saudi Pro League.

Is this Cristiano Ronaldo's luckiest ever goal? Is this Cristiano Ronaldo's luckiest ever goal?

Cristiano Ronaldo scores one of the most fortunate goals of his career in Al Nassr's 2-2 draw with Al Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League.

Henderson: Tough moments after Liverpool exit for Saudi Henderson: Tough moments after Liverpool exit for Saudi

Jordan Henderson likened leaving Liverpool to a breakup and says he endured "tough moments" after his controversial switch to Saudi Arabia.

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How Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng helped Mohau Nkota find his path to the Saudi Pro League How Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng helped Mohau Nkota find his path to the Saudi Pro League

When Mohau Nkota moved from Kimberley to join Orlando Pirates around four years ago, he battled homesickness, but through a period of rapid change, as he shot up to the first team, he leaned on teammate Relebohile Mofokeng.

South Africa's Nkota reveals conversation with Wijnaldum about playing with Messi South Africa's Nkota reveals conversation with Wijnaldum about playing with Messi

Al Ettifaq's Mohau Nkota speaks about his conversations with Georginio Wijnaldum about playing in Europe.

Steven Gerrard: Liverpool legend exits as Al Ettifaq manager Steven Gerrard: Liverpool legend exits as Al Ettifaq manager

Steven Gerrard has left his post as manager of Saudi Pro League side Al Ettifaq after 18 months with the team struggling in the bottom half of the table.

Saudi Pro League Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Al Nassr 34 +63 86
2 Al Hilal 34 +58 84
3 Al Ahli 34 +46 81
4 Al Qadsiah 34 +49 77
5 Al Ittihad 34 +7 55
6 Al Taawoun 34 +13 53
7 Al Ettifaq 34 -4 50
8 Neom SC 34 -5 45
9 Al Hazem 34 -19 42
10 Al Fayha 34 -13 38
11 Al Fateh 34 -14 37
12 Al Khaleej 34 -8 37
13 Al Shabab 34 -13 35
14 Al Kholood 34 -22 33
15 Al Riyadh 34 -28 30
16 Damac 34 -23 29
17 Al Okhdood 34 -43 20
18 Al Najma 34 -44 16
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
8 Georginio Wijn.. 16 33 6
17 Khalid Al-Ghan.. 13 32 6
9 Moussa Dembélé.. 9 22 2

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
10 Álvaro Medrán.. 8 29 1
8 Georginio Wijn.. 6 33 16
17 Khalid Al-Ghan.. 6 32 13