JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – DECEMBER 07: Percy Tau of AL Ahly FC with Nkosinathi Sibisi during the CAF Champions League match between Orlando Pirates and Al Ahly SC at Orlando Stadium on December 07, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)
Orlando Pirates defender Nkosinathi Sibisi has reflected on his opportunity to play alongside Thabiso Sesane in the absence of injured central defenders Thapelo Xoki and Olisa Ndah.
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Despite the challenges of breaking into the starting line-up when his teammates are fully fit, Sibisi remains focused and determined.
The former Golden Arrows defender acknowledged the intense competition within the squad and noted the importance of hard work to earn his place on the field.
“Its all about working and waiting for your chance because the guys who are playing are doing the job. We have to keep going and fortunately for me, I have the support from back home. They are always encouraging me, you know. This is where I draw my strength from and I keep going,” Sibisi said to the Siya crew.
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Sibisi opened up on the team’s ambition to fight for the league title this season, hand the strong morale within the squad.
“I think things are falling in place for us. We are doing very well locally and we know that the league is a marathon but we have to keep going. We have to keep getting those points mainly when playing at home and remain in hunt for the title.
“We can do it this season and that’s the spirit amongst the players at the moment,” the defender added.
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