BAFANA Bafana defender Pierre Issa extended his contract for two years with French first division side Marseille, the club announced. The 23-year-old defender, who represented South Africa in last year’s World Cup, began his career with the side who were runners-up in this year’s French championship. Issa, who joined Marseille in 1996, was a key member in the team’s defence in the championship and in the UEFA Cup last season.