Kwasi Sibo is a player of the Black Stars
Kwasi Sibo’s journey is one of quiet determination, steady growth, and seizing opportunity. Born on June 2, 1998, in Wa, Ghana, Sibo began his youth football with Cheetah FC, a club based in Kasoa.
In September 2017, he left Ghana for Europe, signing with Armenian side Banants (later Urartu), his first step into professional football abroad.
His next stop was England. Watford FC acquired him in 2018 on a long-term deal.
Although he didn’t make a competitive appearance for the first team, the move opened doors. He was loaned to KF Skënderbeu in Albania in 2019, where he gained valuable experience.
Then came a switch to Spain; he was loaned to UD Ibiza, where over two seasons (2019–2021), he developed further and helped Ibiza reach the Segunda División.
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After his time at Ibiza, Sibo played for Betis Deportivo (Real Betis’ B team) and then SD Amorebieta, where he clocked up significant minutes and proved himself reliable in midfield.
In July 2024, his career reached a new peak. He signed a two-year contract with Real Oviedo.
From the start, he became a key player in midfield. In the 2024–25 season, he made 34 league appearances for Oviedo in La Liga 2, scored once, provided an assist, and played in all four games of the promotion play-offs.
Oviedo secured promotion to La Liga, returning after a 24-year absence.
Sibo’s performances didn’t go unnoticed in Ghana. In 2025, he earned a debut for the Black Stars in World Cup qualifying, playing in the match against Mali, where he showed composure, defensive solidity, and the ability to help build from midfield.
After earning his debut, Sibo’s rise with the Black Stars has been nothing short of poetic. What began as a late call-up, prompted by an injury to a senior midfielder who left the camp, quickly turned into a breakthrough moment.
He started all three of Ghana’s World Cup qualifying matches since his introduction, bringing calm assurance to the heart of midfield.
In the Mali clash at the Accra Sports Stadium, his first home appearance, the crowd rose to their feet as he was substituted late on, a standing ovation for a player few had expected to feature, let alone excel.
Composed on the ball, intelligent in positioning, and fearless in duels, Sibo has embodied the discipline and work ethic that have defined his steady climb through Europe’s lower leagues.
In just a few months, he has gone from being a fringe figure to one of Otto Addo’s most trusted midfield options.
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