New Orlando Pirates first choice defender Nkosinathi Sibisi enjoys training at the Rand Stadium. Image: @OrlandoPirates / Twitter
Second Man of the Match: New Pirates star is flying
Not everyone makes it at Orlando Pirates, irrespective of talent. Sometimes it takes time and sometimes it is immediate like this player.
New Orlando Pirates first choice defender Nkosinathi Sibisi enjoys training at the Rand Stadium. Image: @OrlandoPirates / Twitter
Arriving at Orlando Pirates as a new player is a daunting surprise many players never quite recover from, but not all of them. Some players just take to the Sea Robbers like they’re born Buccaneers.
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It’s still early days but Nkosinathi Sibisi has had a dream start.
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SIBISI ARRIVES AT ORLANDO PIRATES
As The South African previously reported in June, the 26-year-old player, who it is unconfirmed if he hails from Durban, Howick, or Empompeni in KwaZulu Natal, joined Pirates in July from Golden Arrows.
Sibisi, who grew up idolising the great Mbulelo Mabizela, emerged from the Arrows reserve team before wearing Bafana Bafana colours and earning interest from Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns.
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DREAM START IN SOWETO
So how good has Sibisi’s Bucs start been? The player known as ‘Bhodlela’ (bottle) simply started every single game this season under Jose Riveiro.
He has been the most trusted selection in the heart of a back-three defence in six PSL games as well last weekend’s MTN8 quarter-finals against Royal AM.
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Additionally, Sibisi, who also has a goal, has scooped two Man of the Match gongs from the seven games. He earned the awards for the games against Swallows FC on matchday one and the Royal AM in the cup.
Can he go on to win a couple more? Certainly.
Meanwhile, Sibisi and his teammates are now preparing to take on Maritzburg United at the exciting Harry Gwala Stadium in Pietermaritzburg on Sunday evening at 17:30.
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