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Manchester United legend Andy Cole heaps praises on UK-born Ghanaian youngster Kobbie Mainoo

Manchester United legend Andy Cole has lauded the qualities of Ghanaian Kobbie Mainoo, indicating confidence in the teenager’s ability to develop and take world football by storm.

Mainoo,18, was one of the brightest sparks in Erik Ten Hag’s squad in the pre-season games but fell to an unfortunate injury in the opening minutes against Real Madrid.

Cole admitted that he was asking those inside the club in the summer about United’s plans for Mainoo in the upcoming campaign.

“I watched him in pre-season and I wasn’t the only person to think ‘wow.’ The way the kid was playing was absolutely ridiculous and I asked one of the club’s hierarchies about what Kobbie was going to do this season they told me that he wasn’t going to be loaned out as the manager really likes him and I can see why,”

“He has everything in abundance. It was a bit of a sickener to see him get injured against Real Madrid but I believe if he keeps going the way he’s going, then he’ll have a big future at Manchester United.”

Mainoo started his youth career at Cheadle and Gatley Junior Football Club, before joining the Red Devils at the age of nine. Mainoo has represented England at under-17, to under-19, as he is also eligible to represent Ghana.

Kobbie Mainoo was awarded Manchester United’s prestigious Jimmy Murphy Young Player Award at the end of the 2022/23 season.

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Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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