Black Stars: ‘He could return for October games’ – Otto Addo impressed with Kwasi Sibo’s debut

By Emmanuel Austin Baah On Sep 9, 2025

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo is confident Kwasi Sibo will make the squad for the next international break after impressing on his debut.

The Real Oviedo midfielder left a positive impression on the minds of many after playing against Mali in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.

Sibo, who was a late addition to the squad, started and played the entire game as the Black Stars picked up three points at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Speaking on the performance of the new recruit, Addo lauded the Spain-based midfielder, giving hints of a return sooner than later.

“First of all, big congrats to him. I think he really did well. It’s not easy to come from a different environment to fit into the squad, but yeah, he knows a lot of players already in the team, and he connected well,” he said after the game.

“He’s very, very confident, and I think he did extremely well, especially when you see that this was his first match. He’s a warrior throughout, you could see.

“I think for the future, things will even get better, but like all players, his performance in his club will decide for the next call-up. But the next window is so close, and I’m pretty sure that he will be called again after this performance.”

Sibo has been an impressive figure for Real Oviedo and helped the team secure promotion to the Spanish top flight, where he has played in all three of their league games.

Author

Emmanuel Austin Baah

My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

For professional engagements, media collaborations or enquiries, please contact me on 0265284330.

View all posts