Kwasi Sibo: Resurfaced Video Shows Ghanaian Midfielder Eager to Face Mbappe
- Kwasi Sibo had long dreamed of lining up against his childhood club, Real Madrid, after playing a key role in Real Oviedo’s promotion to La Liga
- The Wa-born midfielder had boldly declared he would show “no mercy” in dealing with Kylian Mbappe
- Just two games into their top-flight return, Oviedo already find themselves fighting to avoid relegation
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On August 24, 2025, Kwasi Sibo finally lined up against his childhood club, Real Madrid, and came face-to-face with Kylian Mbappe.
In an earlier interview, the 27-year-old revealed how much he had been looking forward to such an encounter.
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Kwasi Sibo's dream of facing Real Madrid and Mbappe
"Since [helping Real Oviedo to qualify for the Spanish La Liga] I have longed to play against my childhood team, Real Madrid," he told Angel 102.9 FM in Twi.
He went further with a smile, adding, "Mi pɛ Mbappe atwa no kɛkɛ," which loosely translates to "I only want to tackle Mbappe."
That interview barely made waves at the time. But once Sibo stepped onto the pitch against Madrid, the old video resurfaced online and began spreading quickly after the match.
Watch the interview:
Football lovers wasted no time sharing their thoughts on X (formerly Twitter). Here are some of the reactions compiled by YEN.com.gh:
@Kelvin_Janviah wrote:
"The guy was fantastic yesterday; I never knew he’s a Ghanaian top top guy."
@Ugly_Adonis10 observed:
"He can intercept very well. But can’t pass proper."
@de_truth_hurts added:
"Oh wow😂😂😂 swapped kits with him too."
@akrong_ kept it short:
"Baller."
How did Kwasi Sibo perform against Real Madrid?
The clash with Madrid was never going to be easy, but Sibo, who helped Oviedo return to La Liga after 24 years this season, showed resilience in the heart of the pitch against some of the foremost names in midfield.
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He ended the night with 35 completed passes at a 90 percent accuracy rate, one ground duel won, two interceptions, and a tackle with a Sofascore rating of 6.1.
The Wa-born star who honed his talent in Krofrom, a suburb in Kumasi, even came agonisingly close to writing his name in Oviedo’s history.
In the 80th minute, his strike inside the penalty area clipped the post, narrowly missing what could have been the club’s first goal of the season.
That chance slipped away, and Madrid punished them soon after.
According to Al Jazeera, Mbappe doubled his tally following a Vinicius Junior assist before the Brazilian forward added a third to seal a 3–0 win.
Despite the defeat, Oviedo and Sibo have little time to dwell on what might have been.
Their next task is against Real Sociedad at the Estadio Carlos Tartiere, where he will aim to bring the same grit and energy to inspire a response.
Kwasi Sibo's special exchange with Mbappe
If the result was disappointing, the night still offered Sibo a moment he will cherish forever.
At the final whistle, he swapped jerseys with Mbappe. The simple gesture quickly went viral, capturing the essence of his dream fulfilled.
For a player who once began his journey at Cheetah FC in Ghana before making his way to Spain, exchanging shirts with one of football’s biggest superstars was more than just a souvenir.
Ex-Real Madrid star lauds Ghana's Semenyo
In a separate report, YEN.com.gh highlighted Steve McManaman’s admiration for Antoine Semenyo’s growth as a player.
The Ghanaian forward has been among the standout performers in the English Premier League this season.
Source: YEN.com.gh
