Kobbie Mainoo: Ghanaians React to Manchester United Star's First England Call Up

• Kobbie Mainoo has earned his first England call-up
• The 18-year-old has enjoyed a breakthrough season
• He was eligible to represent Ghana through his parents

Ghanaians have flooded social media to react to news regarding the call-up of Kobbie Mainoo to England's senior National team.

Mainoo, 18, has opted to represent the European powerhouse over his ancestral homeland, Ghana.

This latest development has dashed the expectations of numerous Ghanaians eagerly awaiting Mainoo's possible selection for the Black Stars team.

The dynamic midfielder, garnering attention in European football circles, became the focus of widespread interest when Dr. Randy Abbey, an Executive Council member of the Ghana Football Association, voiced Ghana's desire to enlist him for the national team.

However, Ghanaian hopes were shattered on Tuesday, March 19, when Manchester United announced that Mainoo had been invited to join the Three Lions.

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Mainoo has already represented England at the under-17s, under-18s, and under-19s levels and is now poised to make his senior debut in the upcoming international friendlies against Brazil on Saturday and Belgium on March 26, both to be held at Wembley Stadium, per the BBC.

Ghanaians' reactions to Kobbie Mainoo's England call-up

Sports Brief has gathered a few comments by Ghanaians in reaction to Kobbie Mainoo's promotion to England's senior side.

@nkdikohtv wrote:

"He wasn’t good enough to play for Ghana anyways."

@_owurakuampofo said:

"Kobbie Mainoo was always going to choose England. You can’t feel disappointed about losing something that was never going to be yours."

@iLatif_ wrote:

"Kobbie Mainoo has been called up by England. Let’s laugh at Ab3n sokoo and Sua Kodi."

@Esselguy posted:

"Ghana Blackstars reject."

@maxtyme_1 noted:

"Thank the Almighty, this young talent won’t play for Ghana for them to destroy his career like they did to most of the Diaspora players who chose to play for us."

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Mainoo's market value surges

The Manchester United prodigy has had a stellar season with the Red Devils, leading to a significant surge in his market value.

With Transfermarkt's latest update unveiled, Sports Brief examines the top 10 players who have seen the most substantial increases in their market worth.

Mainoo's value now stands at €36 million, positioning him as the fourth most valuable teenage midfielder globally.