Ghana midfielder Kwasi Sibo has appeared to respond to criticism over his decision to leave European football and continue his career in Libya with Al-Swehly.
The 28-year-old was recently confirmed as the latest signing of the Libyan champions after choosing a move to North Africa despite reported interest from clubs in France and Turkey.
Sibo has agreed a three-year contract with Al-Swehly, with the deal also containing an option to extend his stay for another year.
The financial terms of the move have attracted considerable attention, with the agreement reportedly worth about $10 million. Most of the money is said to come through the player’s signing-on fee.
The decision has nevertheless divided opinion among Ghana supporters, with some questioning why Sibo would leave Europe at the age of 28 when he could potentially continue playing there.
The defensive midfielder appeared to address those comments through a social media post, although he did not directly name those who had criticised his decision.
“Don’t let anyone who has not been in your shoes tell you how to tie your lace.”
Sibo accompanied the message with several photographs and another brief statement reading, “Alhamdulilah for everything.”
His post comes after his decision to join Al-Swehly generated criticism from Black Stars fans who believe he should have remained in Europe at what is regarded as an important stage of his career.
Instead, Sibo has opted for a new challenge with the Libyan champions and secured a contract that is expected to provide significant financial rewards.
The move also marks a fresh chapter for the former Real Oviedo player, who is preparing to begin life with his new club.
Sibo is expected to travel to Libya next week, where he will meet his new team-mates and begin preparations for the upcoming season.
His arrival makes him one of the more prominent players to have moved to Libya, adding further profile to the country’s domestic football scene.
He will be joined among the notable arrivals by DR Congo forward Fiston Mayele, who also featured at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
For Sibo, the decision to leave Europe represents a major career choice at the age of 28. While his move has been questioned by some Ghana supporters, the midfielder’s latest social media message suggests he remains comfortable with the path he has chosen.
His three-year agreement, with the possibility of an additional season, gives him the opportunity to establish himself at Al-Swehly while committing his immediate future to the Libyan champions.
The reported financial value of the contract has also made the transfer particularly significant, with Sibo understood to be earning a substantial proportion of the deal through his signing-on fee.
Sibo’s next task will be to turn his attention away from the reaction to his transfer and towards preparations for the new season.
He is expected in Libya next week as Al-Swehly begin preparations with their latest high-profile addition.
The midfielder’s move has already sparked debate among Ghana supporters, but his message indicates that he intends to make the decision on his own terms.
As he prepares to start his Al-Swehly career, Sibo will now have the chance to demonstrate why he chose the Libyan champions despite reported opportunities to remain in Europe.
