{
  "id": 9639771,
  "title": "Côte d’Ivoire 2-0 Ghana: Sibo earns lowest mark as Boakye takes opportunity – Black Stars ratings",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/cote-divoire-2-0-ghana-sibo-earns-lowest-mark-as-boakye-takes",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T21:58:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/cote-divoire-2-0-ghana-sibo-earns-lowest-mark-as-boakye-takes-opportunity-black-stars-ratings/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghana's opening match of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers ended in a 2-0 defeat to Côte d'Ivoire in Bouaké. Malick Yalcouyé and Franck Kessié both scored to secure the win for the Elephants, while the Black Stars received their lowest-ever rating for a player, Sibo.\n\nLawrence Ati Zigi, the goalkeeper, received a 3 out of 10 rating as he was caught off guard by the first goal. Peprah, who came in as a right-back, was rated 2 as he struggled with his position and passing. Gideon Mensah and Alexander Djiku both received a 3, with Mensah improving in the second half and Djiku being solid defensively. Jerome Opoku and Fatawu Issahaku received 5s for their solid contributions. Kwasi Sibo, caught ball-watching in the play leading to the Côte d'Ivoire goal, was rated 2. Caleb Yirenkyi and Christopher Bonsu, both midfielders, were rated 2s for lack of pressing and confidence.",
  "summary": "Ghana’s quest to return to the Africa Cup of Nations got off to a false start after losing 2-0 to Côte d’Ivoire in Bouaké in their opening game of the 2027 edition qualifiers. A first-half strike by Malick Yalcouyé and a Franck Kessié spot kick in the second were the difference, with the Elephants getting […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}