MacBeth Sibaya is a former South African professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.
After his playing career, Sibaya became a football coach and currently manages at the KZN Academy.
Sibaya played for several clubs, including III. Kerületi TUE in Hungary and Rubin Kazan in Russia.
Biography
Early Life and Playing Career
Ntuthuko MacBeth-Mao Sibaya, known as MacBeth Sibaya, was born in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. He began his professional football career in Hungary with III. Kerületi TUE during the 1998-1999 season. Following his stint in Hungary, he returned to South Africa to play for Jomo Cosmos from 1999 to 2002. Sibaya then moved to Norway, where he joined Rosenborg BK, contributing to the team's success from 2002 to 2003. His career continued in Russia with FC Rubin Kazan, where he played from 2003 until 2010, before returning to South Africa to play for Moroka Swallows F.C. until 2013.
International Career
Sibaya was a key player for the South African national football team, earning 62 caps between 2001 and 2013. He represented his country in two FIFA World Cups, being part of the squads for the tournaments in 2002 and 2010, showcasing his skills on an international stage.
Coaching Career
After retiring from professional play, Sibaya transitioned into coaching. He began as an analyst at SuperSport United and was later appointed manager of the club's reserve team in August 2015. He eventually resigned to focus on obtaining his coaching badges. In February 2021, he took on the role of U19 manager at the KwaZulu-Natal Football Academy, continuing his commitment to developing young football talent in South Africa.
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Career & Clubs
After retiring, Sibaya started working as an analyst at SuperSport United. In August 2015, Sibaya was appointed manager of SuperSport United's reserve team. He later resigned to concentrate on his coaching badges. In February 2021, Sibaya was appointed U19 manager at the KwaZulu-Natal Football Academy.
Sibaya was a regular for the South Africa national football team, having amassed a total of 62 caps. He was part of the final squads at the 2002 and 2010 World Cups.
Sibaya was born in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. He previously played for III. Kerületi TUE in Hungary as well as Jomo Cosmos in South Africa, Rosenborg BK in Norway and FC Rubin Kazan in Russia.
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- III. Kerületi TUE (1998–1999)
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- Rosenborg BK (2002–2003)
- Club
- Jomo Cosmos F.C. (1999–2002)
- Club
- Rubin Kazan (2003–2010)
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- South Africa men's national association football team (2001–2013)
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- Rosenborg BK (2002–2002)
- National team
- South Africa
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- Moroka Swallows F.C. (2011–2013)
Clubs
- III. Kerületi TUE1998–1999
- Jomo Cosmos F.C.1999–2002
- South Africa men's national association football team2001–2013
- Rosenborg BK2002–2003
- Rosenborg BK2002–2002
- Rubin Kazan2003–2010
- Moroka Swallows F.C.2011–2013
Played together with
Aaron MokoenaJomo Cosmos F.C. · 1997–1998- Abdelkarim KissiRubin Kazan · 2002–2004
Abdou Razack TraoréRosenborg BK · 2007–2010- Abisai ShiningayamweJomo Cosmos F.C. · 2006–2013
Abraham Gneki GuiéJomo Cosmos F.C. · 2006–2007
Adam Larsen KwaraseyRosenborg BK- Adam NdlovuMoroka Swallows F.C. · 2002–2003
Adam PetroušRubin Kazan · 2004–2005- Adam PetroušRubin Kazan · 2004–2004
Alan DzagoevRubin Kazan · 2022–2023
Alan KasaevRubin Kazan · 2009–2014
Alejandro DomínguezRubin Kazan · 2004–2007
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Identifiers & aliases
Ntuthuko MacBeth-Mao Sibaya, known as MacBeth Sibaya, is a South African professional football coach and a former player who played as a defensive midfielder. He coaches at the KZN Academy.
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