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born 1995 South Africa
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.
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For me, it was just to keep on pushing. I am glad that the results are coming.
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.
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.
Every Sunday, it was always church, but for me as a young boy, I’d run out with my boots to go play.
I am not, however, putting pressure on the boys, saying that they must now try something different.
I still back myself in those types of situations, leading the team and keeping the boys calm.
The spirits are highs I’d have thought that after the recent loss, the boys would have dropped their heads.
Respect for others, respect for elders, respect in general – just respect.
The first thing you get from your grandmother is respect.
And it has a way of coming back to you, just like karma.
Because whenever I am feeling down, I can always call them and seek advice, because I think they know best.
And I think what has helped and played a huge role is that I have a huge supportive structure at home.
We have just been trying to manage the situation because we know that our supporters have high expectations.
But I know that whenever I get a chance, I deliver.
You do one thing, and it will come back to you. Consequences!
For me, it was just that – respect for gogo.
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.
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.
So, I try as much as possible to focus on the positives and leave out the negatives.
I don’t think we created enough chances, which is not the case now. We are creating chances, but we are just not converting.
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