Black Stars player Kwasi Sibo gifts custom jersey to Tema Newtown youth chief | Discuss Ghana

In another heartwarming show of gratitude from Ghana's national football stars, Black Stars defensive midfielder Kwasi Sibo has presented a customized jersey to Alhaji Mohammed Elias, the Sarkin Samari (Youth Chief) of the Tema Newtown Zongo Songhai Community. Sibo, who currently plays his club football in Europe, made the presentation during a special visit to the youth leader. The gesture was a personal "thank you" to Alhaji Elias for his years of quiet generosity, mentorship, and constant financial and moral support toward both upcoming and established footballers across Ghana.

Honoring a Guardian Angel of Ghanaian Football

For Sibo, the visit was about highlighting the unsung heroes who support athletes behind the scenes:

A Custom Gift: Sibo presented the Chief with a specially customized jersey as a symbol of their bond. Alhaji Elias, highly respected within the Zongo communities of Greater Accra, has long been a father figure and benefactor to many young athletes striving to make it to the professional leagues.

Empowering Zongo Talents: During the meeting, Sibo and the Youth Chief discussed the immense football talent hidden within Ghana’s Zongos. They touched on the need for continued community-level sports infrastructure to help young players escape poverty and find paths to professional careers.

Giving Back: Just like his teammate Prince Kwabena Adu’s recent visit to his hometown council, Sibo’s gesture highlights a growing, positive trend of Ghanaian international players returning home during the off-season to personally thank the community leaders who helped them during their early days.