Orlando Pirates young gun Mohau Nkota has revealed a message from head coach Jose Riveiro ahead of his match-winning performance in a CAF Champions League clash against CR Belouizdad.
Bucs started their CAF Champions League group stage campaign on a bright note with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Algerian giants Belouizdad in Algiers, Algeria on Tuesday.
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Debutant Nkota was the star of the show as he struck twice in the first half to put his side in the driving seat, before substitute fellow countryman Khanyisa Mayo pulled one back for the hosts in the second half.
Talk of a perfect debut.
The brace took the 20-year-old's overall goal tally to four across all competitions in what has been a sensational start to life in the topflight.
Speaking to the club's media after the match, the clinical winger revealed that he received a word of confidence from his coach before taking to the field.
"Today [Saturday] was good, although the game was not easy. But the coach spoke to me and told me that it's just 11 versus 11; it's the same as playing at Orlando Stadium
So, I just had to continue what I have been doing and I will get the goals and we are going to win.
"When we got here, it was not easy, but because I'm with the team, we are here in Algeria, it's my first time. I'm happy to have helped the team with the two goals.
"So, I want to thank everyone for helping me," says the hard-running youngster.
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Pirates are in second spot in Group C behind Percy Tau's Al Ahly, who won 4-2 at home against Stade d'Abidjan on the same day.
Jose Riveiro's men now turn their attention to league matters, with Stellenbosch FC lying in wait at Orlando Stadium on Sunday.