Kobbie Mainoo: Netizens Rave Over Ghanaian-Born Player After Bossing Midfield Against Liverpool

Kobbie Mainoo: Netizens Rave Over Ghanaian-Born Player After Bossing Midfield Against Liverpool

  • Kobbie Mainoo was one of the key players in Manchester United's 4:3 victory against Liverpool on Sunday, March 17, 2023
  • The young midfielder did not bag a goal or an assist but had a brilliant showing as he dominated Liverpool's midfield the entire game
  • Netizens have been sharing clips of Mainoo dribbling multiple Liverpool defenders and making a fool out of them with his quick feet

Ghanaian-born midfielder Kobbie Mainoo played a pivotal role in Manchester United's 4:3 victory against Liverpool in the FA Cup Quarter Final.

Kobbie Mainoo was one of the key players in Manchester United's 4:3 victory against Liverpool on Sunday, March 17, 2023
Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo. Photo Source: Getty Images
Source: Getty Images

While Kobbie Mainoo did not score a goal or provide an assist, his performance was nothing short of spectacular, dominating the midfield and leaving a mark on the game.

From the beginning, Mainoo's presence was felt throughout the pitch. His agility, combined with his tactical awareness, allowed him to control the tempo of the game, effectively stifling Liverpool's midfield. His quick feet and movements were a sight to behold as he effortlessly dribbled past multiple Liverpool defenders, leaving them for dead.

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Mainoo has received praise for his technical skills and understanding of the game. His positioning and his ability to read the game were instrumental in Manchester United's victory. The 18 year old was constantly a thorn on Liverpool's side.

On social media, the young midfielder has been trending for hours as fans rave about his ability. Kobbie Mainoo is one of the foreign-based players Ghanaians wish would play for the Black Stars.

Kobbie Mainoo receives praise

YEN.com.gh gathered some reactions from social media users.

BirdeyeUTD said:

A wonderful and talented player, better than Caicedo

TelnJojo reacted:

18-year-old Kobbie Mainoo bossed the midfield against Liverpool

taeykun said:

Can't lie, Mainoo is a really good football. This is my first time really watching him closely.

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Semenyo's recent performance

In another story, Antoine Semenyo was the man of the moment as Bournemouth made an amazing comeback from three goals down to win 4:3 against Luton Town.

The Cherries were three goals down by the end of the first half but made an unprecedented turnaround in the second half, putting four goals past Luton Town.

This takes Semenyo's goal tally in the EPL to seven after making 24 appearances for the club, a testament to his form.

Source: YEN.com.gh

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Geraldo Amartey (Entertainment Editor) Geraldo Amartey is an Entertainment Editor at YEN.com.gh. He pursued a degree in linguistics at the University of Ghana and graduated in 2020. He has over three years of experience in journalism. Geraldo's professional career in journalism started at the Ministry Of Information, where he worked as a writer. He has completed Google News Initiative News Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation. You can reach out to him at geraldo.amartey@yen.com.gh.