The imperious performance by 18-year-old Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo in their win over Everton has ignited spirited calls on social media for him to play for Ghana.
The young midfielder was outstanding in United’s 3-0 win over Everton on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Goodison Park.
Mainoo was dominant in the game, controlling the midfield for United who recorded their biggest away win in the Premier League for the past two seasons.
After the game, Manchester United players and coaches were full of praise for the youngster for his impressive performance.
Neville, a Manchester United legend praised him highly, describing his performance as outstanding.
"There's an 18-year-old out thGaryere who looks more composed than anyone," said Neville on co-commentary during the game.
"Mainoo has been Manchester United's best player by a street. A brilliant, brilliant Premier League debut from him."
Speaking in a post-match interview, Manchester United midfielder, Bruno Fernandes said Kobbie Mainoo was his Man of the Match.
He said despite his age, the teenager has so much quality and never makes a mistake.
"A great match. For me, he is the man of the match. He put in a great performance. He is comfortable with the ball and never makes a mistake. For his age he has so much qualities. He sees things before others,” Bruno Fernandes said after the win over Everton.
Born in Stockport, England, Mainoo is eligible to play for Ghana through his parents who are both Ghanaians.
Mainoo could also play for England where he was born and has been living with his parents.
On social media, Ghanaians are calling for his inclusion in the Black Stars with pleas to him to pick Ghana over England.
Mainoo is a baller. If he chooses to play for Ghana while Kudus is doing a madness, that Premier League x GH combo might be back in a big way. pic.twitter.com/A6JgSduMfY Kobbie Mainoo dropped a man of the match performance in his first Premier League start for Manchester United.
Do you think the Ghana Black Stars need Kobbie Mainoo? pic.twitter.com/sP49pXMm4v Is there anyway Ghana football association will convince Kobbie Mainoo to play for us ?? pic.twitter.com/Vp6CltZl8U
Will we ever see him in a Ghana Black Stars shirt ? pic.twitter.com/TCyOfPhMh4
Ghana has as much chance of Kobbie Mainoo playing for them as Nigeria does Bukayo Saka https://t.co/uWUbu4HW2y
— . (@tsnmknd) November 26, 2023
He’s coming to play for Ghana https://t.co/5ts4Z3cbr3
— Nyim-Asare III (@yawsoul_) November 26, 2023
GFA should move for Kobbie Mainoo ASAP.#mufc #Ghana #BlackStars
— Arimiyaw Abdul-Mumuni Iddrisu (@ArimiyawAMI) November 26, 2023
Ghana FA better start making inquired about Kobbie Mainoo before it’s too late. Not a bad premier league debut !
— HypeManTuga (@SamTuga9) November 26, 2023
My learned friend was worried about Kobbie Mainoo @JiggyESQ haha. All I could do was shake my head.
— Q.M (@QualifiedMan_) November 26, 2023
When I saw that boys deltoids up close in that pic he took in Ghana I knew the lad was ready to shoulder the world.
If only Ghana had Mainoo and Doku????️????????
— Kojo???? (@dbdreloadedd) November 26, 2023
England no go allow Ghana snatch away kobbie Mainoo...with wah he has displayed today
— Kwame Nyarko Osafo ❼ (@kwamenyarkoosaf) November 26, 2023
