World Cup 2026: ‘England were nervous’ – Kwasi Sibo reveals Ghana’s bold half-time plan

Ghana midfielder Kwasi Sibo revealed that head coach Otto Addo instructed the Black Stars to aggressively chase a victory during halftime of their scoreless World Cup draw against England.

Entering the break at Boston Stadium, the technical staff identified psychological vulnerabilities in the English side, signaling a shift from a conservative defensive posture to an offensive strategy.

“At half-time, the coach told us that England were nervous and that we should push for a win,” Sibo stated following the Group L clash.

“And that’s what we tried to do, but we are happy with the draw,” the midfielder added, noting that while the aggressive tactical shift did not yield a goal, the resulting point remains highly valuable.

The tactical instruction to play for a win transformed the second-half dynamic, forcing England into a cagey, defensive rhythm to protect their own tournament standing.

This ambitious approach leaves Ghana tied with England at the top of Group L with four points apiece.

Having shown they can actively chase a win against a top-tier European powerhouse, the Black Stars carry significant tactical momentum into their final group match against Croatia.