- Kwasi Sibo wowed fans with his effortless command of Spanish during his maiden training session with the Black Stars
- Supporters were quick to react online, with one amused fan commenting, “The Spanish branch has opened in Ghana”
- The midfielder could be in line for his debut when Ghana faces Mali in Accra on Monday, September 8
Kwasi Sibo’s first training session with the Black Stars turned out to be more than just football practice.
The Real Oviedo midfielder caught the eye not only with his work on the pitch but also with his effortless Spanish, leaving fans entertained at the Accra Sports Stadium.
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Kwasi Sibo impresses with flawless Spanish at training
The 27-year-old was a late addition to Otto Addo’s squad, stepping in after Bologna’s Ibrahim Sulemana was ruled out with a knee injury.
Rather than looking unsettled by the sudden call-up, Sibo appeared relaxed and ready, slotting seamlessly into the group as they sharpened up for Monday’s crucial World Cup qualifier against Mali.
His language skills became the talking point of the day.
Clips of his exchanges in Spanish with Inaki Williams spread quickly online, with supporters flooding social media with reactions.
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@arthur_brainy joked:
“The Spanish branch opened in Ghana😂”
@Suglo4Peter admired Sibo’s Spanish charm:
“I just love the vibe.”
@thesonofnun1 gushed:
“😍😍😍😍😍my boy ❤️❤️”
@ChampionGaucho9 was stunned:
“He’s fluent in Spanish, oo herrr.”
@EndOfHazardEra teased with a reminder:
“You better beat Mali 🇲🇱 ooo else”
@kojoseddie offered advice:
“Focus on your training and the telepathy with your teammates in the game ahead, and leave social media!”
Kwasi Sibo set to make Black Stars debut against Mali
Sibo now faces the possibility of making his senior debut in one of Ghana’s most important fixtures.
His opportunity has been boosted by the suspension of Elisha Owusu, who struggled against Chad and will miss the Mali clash due to accumulated cards, per Ghanasoccernet.
Thomas Partey’s timely recovery from illness could see him line up alongside Sibo, especially after Abdul Salis Samed’s subdued performance in N’Djamena.
The Black Stars know the stakes are high after being held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Chad despite taking an early lead.
The four-time African champions are desperate to return to winning ways.
Mali, however, will arrive full of confidence after brushing aside Comoros with a convincing 3-0 win in Bamako.
Watch highlights of Mali’s triumph:
History suggests there is reason for optimism. Ghana edged Mali with a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory in Bamako last November, adding to a positive record of three wins, one draw, and just a single defeat from their last five meetings, according to Flashscore.
Their encounters have rarely been dull, with the 2009 World Cup qualifier in Kumasi still fresh in memory when Anthony Annan’s late strike salvaged a thrilling 2-2 draw.
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With three matches left and two to be played in front of their home fans, Ghana’s path to North America remains alive.
For Sibo, who reached a full-circle moment with Kylian Mbappe last month, this could be the perfect stage to mark the beginning of his Black Stars journey.
Ghana’s potential lineup against Mali
Earlier, YEN.com.gh examined the potential starting XI Otto Addo might field in the must-win clash against Mali.
The 50-year-old coach is tipped to ring the changes from the team that settled for a draw against Chad.
Source: YEN.com.gh
Source: Yen.com.gh
