The player was expected to head to Europe following a standout debut season with Orlando Pirates.
Nkota signed with Al Ettifaq and has quickly become one of the team's key players, joining them at a pre-season training camp straight from Spain, where he had been with Orlando Pirates in July.
While many anticipated a European transfer, Mathang-Tshabuse says the decision to go to Saudi Arabia was a calculated risk.
"If you look at the number of eyeballs on the Saudi League, it's one of the fastest-growing leagues. They've just signed with ESPN, and these are the kinds of opportunities that can elevate a player's career," she told Smash Sports, as quoted by Goal.com.
"I was hesitant. I told Mohau to be aware of the risks, including the possibility that things might not go as planned under a coach like Hugo Broos. But he considered it carefully and decided he wanted to take this chance. He is young, resolute, and ready to make his mark."
The agent emphasised that Nkota is joining a top team in Saudi Arabia, not a smaller club, making the move strategically sound.
"Ettifaq is competitive, and he will be playing alongside world-class talents like Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mane, Karim Benzema, and Georginio Wijnaldum," she said.
Mandla Ncikazi has credited Orlando Pirates for playing a significant role in his development as a coach, insisting that maintaining good relationships helped pave the way for his return to Golden Arrows.
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has challenged his players to believe they can end the club's 31-year wait for a second CAF Champions League title after securing their place in the group stages.
Orlando Pirates breezed into the CAF Champions League group stage after a dominant 4-0 victory over Namibian side African Stars at the Orlando Stadium to secure a 5-0 aggregate victory.
African Stars head coach Gerald Guther says his side will "leave everything on the field," in their crucial CAF Champions League qualifier with Orlando Pirates on Friday night.
