Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Thabo Mngomeni has called on the club's management to renew captain Nkosinathi Sibisi's contract, insisting that experienced players in their early 30s still have an important role to play in modern football.

Mngomeni believes the Buccaneers should not make the mistake of allowing Sibisi to leave simply because of his age. According to him, football experience is an important quality that can make a significant difference, particularly in a team competing for major trophies.

Speaking about the defender's future, Mngomeni argued that players often become more intelligent and composed on the pitch as they grow older because of the experience they accumulate throughout their careers.

He explained that footballers in their early 30s can sometimes read situations better than younger players because they have encountered different challenges and understand how to anticipate danger before it develops.

The former Pirates star also highlighted Sibisi's importance as the team's captain, explaining that his influence goes beyond his responsibilities as a central defender.

Mngomeni believes the Pirates captain brings leadership, organisation and valuable experience to the dressing room, qualities that could help younger and less experienced players develop.

He further expressed his disagreement with the tendency of some clubs to move on from players once they reach their early 30s, arguing that such decisions could result in teams losing important experience.

In his assessment, Orlando Pirates still need footballers like Sibisi, particularly because of the demands of competing in domestic and continental competitions.

The defender's ability to organise the backline, anticipate opposition attacks and provide leadership could remain valuable to the Buccaneers as they continue their pursuit of success.

Mngomeni therefore wants the club to consider offering Sibisi a contract extension rather than allowing him to leave because of age-related concerns.

His comments have added to the discussion surrounding the future of the Pirates captain, with supporters likely to have different opinions about how the club should manage its experienced players.

For now, the focus will be on Sibisi's performances and what decision the Pirates management eventually makes regarding his contractual situation.

One thing is clear from Mngomeni's argument: he believes experience should remain an important consideration when Orlando Pirates make decisions about the future of their senior players.

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