Ghana midfielder eyes win against Croatia to top World Cup group

Ghanaian midfielder Kwasi Sibo is focused on securing a victory against Croatia to ensure the Black Stars finish at the top of World Cup Group L. Following a hard-fought 0-0 draw against England, Sibo expressed confidence in the team's ability to achieve their goal.

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We want all 3 points against Croatia to top group.

"We want all 3 points against Croatia to top group," Sibo declared, emphasizing the team's ambition. He reflected on the draw against England, stating, "I’m always grateful, always thankful to God for the opportunity to play and whenever I do play, I’ll give everything I can." The 26-year-old credited coach Carlos Queiroz's tactical instructions for their disciplined performance against England.

"He told us to be compact. He told us to fight for each other. And he told us that, at this moment, he knows that we will suffer because we are playing against a great team. But still, we should keep our mentality tough, fight from the first minute to 90 minutes," Sibo explained. He believes the team successfully executed the coach's plan, resulting in a valuable point against a strong opponent.

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I’m always grateful, always thankful to God for the opportunity to play and whenever I do play, I’ll give everything I can.

Looking ahead to the match against Croatia, Sibo is optimistic. "Now, the game against Croatia, I don’t think; I just believe that we’re going to take all three points," he stated. "We want to be leaders in the group and we are not looking back." Sibo, who plays for Real Oviedo, delivered an outstanding performance against England, helping his team maintain a clean sheet and an unbeaten record in the tournament so far.

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He told us to be compact. He told us to fight for each other. And he told us that, at this moment, he knows that we will suffer because we are playing against a great team. But still, we should keep our mentality tough, fight from the first minute to 90 minutes.

Sibo also commented on his role within the team, emphasizing his commitment to collective success. "I’m a player that always play for the team. I’m not an individual player, so I always support my teammates," he said. He also spoke about learning from experienced players like Thomas Partey, noting the midfielder's valuable insights gained from playing in top leagues.

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Now, the game against Croatia, I don’t think; I just believe that we’re going to take all three points. We want to be leaders in the group and we are not looking back.