Agent clarifies Nkosinathi Sibisi's Orlando Pirates contract situation as Bafana Bafana star's current deal nears expiration

Orlando Pirates defender Nkosinathi Sibisi has his current contract set to end in June.

However, according to his agent Mike Makaab, the Soweto giants have activated a one-year extension clause on his deal.

This comes as Sibisi has been consistently partnering with Thabiso Sesane in central defence in the absence of Olisa Ndah and Tapelo Xoki who has just returned from a long-term injury.

"They've exercised the option. He is exceptionally happy at the club. He has been given the captain's armband," Makaab told Soccer Laduma. 

"We wait for his opportunity and he has taken it with both hands and that's a hallmark of a professional footballer.

"He does not complain, he works hard and when he gets his opportunity, he does the best that he can. That's what's wonderful about him. He is a top-class human being."

Sibidsi has been a key Pirates player, featuring in 22 of their matches across all competitions this season.

He has also been captain of the team in those games as Innocent Maela struggles for game time.

Having a season extended on his contract might be viewed as a raw deal for someone who is a regular at the Buccaneers and entrusted with a leadership role.

With the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations taking place later this year, Sibisi would want to continue as a Buccaneers starter.

He also would want to stay as Pirates captain and help them lift the Nedbank Cup as well as the Caf Champions League trophy.