Nkosinathi Sibisi

Nkosinathi Emmanuel Sibisi (born 22 September 1995) is a South African soccer player who plays as a defender for South African Premier Division side Orlando Pirates, whom he captains, and the South Africa national team. Quotes The first thing you get from your grandmother is respect. Respect for others, respect for elders, respect in general – just respect. And it has a way of coming back to you, just like karma. You do one thing, and it will come back to you. Consequences! For me, it was just that – respect for gogo. Every Sunday, it was always church, but for me as a young boy, I’d run out with my boots to go play. But when I came back, I knew I’d get a beating, and that taught me lessons. And now I know, respect the game and it will respect you You know, for me, I think my mentality is one of my biggest strengths. I don’t let hiccups bring me down. So, I try as much as possible to focus on the positives and leave out the negatives. I have not had enough game time from the previous year, and for me, during that time, it was just to focus and keep doing what I’ve been doing, which is what got me here. And I think what has helped and played a huge role is that I have a huge supportive structure at home. You know, for me, I think my mentality is one of my biggest strengths. I have not had enough game time from the previous year, and for me, during that time, it was just to focus and keep doing what I’ve been doing, which is what got me here. And I think what has helped and played a huge role is that I have a huge supportive structure at home Because whenever I am feeling down, I can always call them and seek advice, because I think they know best. For me, it was just to keep on pushing. I am glad that the results are coming. Nkosinathi Sibisi: from humble beginnings to World Cup dreams with Bafana Bafana, September 2025, IOL, by Matshelane Mamabola I remind them that we have the possibility of doing something big this season. So, let’s just give it our all, and not live with regrets. But I know that whenever I get a chance, I deliver. I still back myself in those types of situations, leading the team and keeping the boys calm. We have just been trying to manage the situation because we know that our supporters have high expectations. We, as players, have our own expectations I don’t think we created enough chances, which is not the case now. We are creating chances, but we are just not converting. I am not, however, putting pressure on the boys, saying that they must now try something different. If they (the attackers) can’t score in open play, why can’t we (as defenders) help them during set-pieces? So, that’s what we’ve been saying all week. Nkosinathi Sibisi vows to etch his name in Soweto derby history, February 2026 by Mihlali Baleka It’s an honour and a privilege to be here. So, I hope that I am still going to continue churning out performances that will appease the club and fans. I haven’t changed my style of play “But I think the people around me have also helped me. There are players that I played with at Bafana. I was reflecting at one moment when Pirates won their first treble in 2011. And I can clearly recall the goal that was scored by (Isaac) Chansa. My friends and I were over the moon – happy – not knowing that this year, I’ll be here. They’ve recently reminded me of those moments we shared then The spirits are highs I’d have thought that after the recent loss, the boys would have dropped their heads. But there’s a positive spirit and we’ve been working very hard. We know that it won’t be an easy game. And there’ll be a dogfight on the pitch. Nkosinathi Sibisi is finally living the dream at Orlando Pirates, September 2023,IOL by Mihlali Baleka External links Category:1995 births Category:Soccer players from South Africa Category:Living people