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.
Club career In 2022, Sibisi transferred from Lamontville Golden Arrows F.C. to Orlando Pirates F.C..
In July 2025, Sibisi was appointed captain of Orlando Pirates.
International career He made his debut for South Africa national soccer team on 10 June 2021 in a friendly against Uganda. In 2022, he appeared in three international friendlies. On 10 February 2024, he won a bronze medal at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with the South Africa national team.
On 1 December 2025, Sibisi was called up to the South Africa squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
He was named to the South Africa squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Career statistics Club ClubSeasonLeagueDivisionAppsGoalsLamontville Golden Arrows F.C.2018–19Premiership2802019–202402020–212702021–22203Orlando Pirates F.C.2022–232712023–241602024–252522025–26230Career total1906
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsSouth Africa202110202233202340202450202550202630Total210
Honours South Africa Africa Cup of Nations third place: 2023
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