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    Kwasi Sibo officially unveiled by Al-Swehly in Libya

    Ghana midfielder Kwasi Sibo has joined Libyan champions Al-Swehly on a three-year deal after leaving Spanish club Real Oviedo.

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    Kwasi Sibo officially unveiled by Al-Swehly in Libya

    Libyan champions Al-Swehly have officially unveiled Ghana midfielder Kwasi Sibo after completing his signing on a three-year contract with an option for an additional year.

    The 28-year-old was introduced to supporters in a creative and heartwarming unveiling video, marking the beginning of a new chapter in his career in North Africa.

    Sibo joins Al-Swehly as a free agent following his departure from Spanish club Real Oviedo at the end of the 2025/26 season.

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    His move to Libya comes after a proposed transfer to Turkish Super Lig side Gençlerbirliği collapsed at the final stage, allowing Al-Swehly to step in and secure the experienced midfielder.

    Kwasi Sibo unveiled by Al-Swehly

    Al-Swehly announced Sibo's arrival with a specially produced video welcoming the Ghana international to the club.

    The Libyan champions are expected to rely on the midfielder's experience and versatility as they prepare for a demanding domestic and continental campaign.

    Sibo's move reportedly comes with a lucrative financial package, with reports putting the value of the deal in the region of $10 million. The package is understood to form part of a broader initiative aimed at attracting established African players to the Libyan league.

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    Sibo joins Al-Swehly after the World Cup campaign

    The midfielder arrives at Al-Swehly after representing Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

    Sibo featured in all four of the Black Stars' matches during the tournament, accumulating 249 minutes.

    He started Ghana's goalless draw against England and also featured in the matches against Panama, Croatia and Colombia.

    His World Cup experience is expected to strengthen an Al-Swehly side preparing to compete on the continental stage.

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    Kwasi Sibo set for CAF Champions League campaign

    Sibo will now turn his attention to helping Al-Swehly in the CAF Champions League.

    The Libyan champions are set to face Zanzibar's KVZ in the preliminary round as they begin their continental campaign.

    The move gives Sibo an opportunity to continue his career at a club with ambitions of competing for honours in Libya while also making an impact in African club football.

    For the Ghanaian midfielder, his unveiling officially brings an end to months of uncertainty over his future and opens a new chapter in North Africa.

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    Edem Kwame is a staff journalist at GH News Media, where he covers news, sports, politics and current affairs with a sharp focus on Ghanaian and African football.

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