Full Circle for Kwasi Sibo: Ghanaian Midfielder Exchanges Shirt with Kylian Mbappe
- Kwasi Sibo had a full-circle experience in La Liga when Real Oviedo faced Real Madrid on Sunday, August 24
- The Ghanaian midfielder shared a memorable moment with Kylian Mbappe, who struck twice to take his season’s tally to three goals
- Sibo now turns his focus to helping Oviedo chase their first victory of the campaign after suffering two straight defeats
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For Ghanaian midfielder Kwasi Sibo, Real Oviedo’s clash with Real Madrid in La Liga turned into a night of mixed emotions.
The 27-year-old was on the pitch from start to finish as Los Blancos ran out 3–0 winners, handing Oviedo their second straight defeat of the campaign.
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Sibo plays in midfield as Real Oviedo loses to Real Madrid
Up against some of the finest in the game, Sibo held his own in midfield against Aurelien Tchouameni, Arda Guler and Fede Valverde.
He completed 35 passes at a 90 per cent accuracy rate, won a ground duel, made two interceptions, and registered one tackle.
His performance earned him a 6.1 rating from Sofascore, a fair reflection of his industry on a difficult night.
The Wa-born midfielder even came agonisingly close to scoring Oviedo’s first goal of the season.
In the 80th minute, his strike from inside the box clipped the post, with Madrid still leading 1–0 through Kylian Mbappe’s first-half effort.
That near miss proved costly. Real Madrid quickly capitalised, with Mbappe adding a second from a Vinicius Junior assist before the Brazilian, who started the game from the bench, grabbed one of his own to seal the contest, as noted by Al Jazeera.
Kwasi Sibo's full circle moment with Mbappe
Though the defeat leaves Oviedo in early relegation trouble, Sibo walked away with a personal highlight.
After the final whistle, he exchanged jerseys with Mbappe in a gesture that has since gone viral on social media.
For a player who once rose through Ghana’s Cheetah FC before making his way to Spain, swapping shirts with one of football’s biggest stars was nothing short of symbolic.
Supporters who saw the moment online could not hide their admiration:
@GloryBoyy112 hailed:
“Kwasi Sibo is a fantastic player.”
@Peebolos chimed in:
“The guy is full of energy. I was impressed with his play throughout the full time.”
@Hothead45213593 jokingly wrote:
“It was Mbappe who asked for his jersey. I was at the stadium, and Mbappe is my cousin.”
@ticklefari summed up:
“Ghana boy flying.”
Sibo, who powered Oviedo to a historic La Liga promotion last season, will quickly turn his focus back to helping Oviedo bounce back from their poor start.
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Their next challenge comes against Real Sociedad at the Estadio Carlos Tartiere, where the Ghanaian midfielder will hope his energy and fight can inspire a turnaround.
Harrison Afful exchanges shirts with Lionel Messi
In a related story, YEN.com.gh highlighted how former Ghana international Harrison Afful had the rare privilege of swapping shirts with Lionel Messi.
Although Afful’s side suffered a 4-0 defeat, with Messi sealing the scoreline in the 86th minute, the ex-Kotoko defender still found joy in the post-match moment as he walked away with the legend’s jersey.
Source: YEN.com.gh
