Former Asante Kotoko midfielder, Maxwell Baakoh was a delight to watch despite his sides 1-0 defeat to MC Alger in the Algerian league.
21st minute goal from Abdul Lawi ensured Alger wrapped up the game with a hard-fought 1-0 win.
But the Ghanaian international produced a masterful performance and left the fans of USM Khenchela impressed.
Despite the disappointing defeat, some of the fans singled out Maxwell Baakoh as one of the best players who stood out for the away side across the 90 minutes.
He showed his midfield class and was consistently spraying great balls to his attackers in an attempt to get Kenchela back into the game.
Here are some of the best reactions across Facebook after the game:
Ezzeddin Moalem [عزالدین معلم]
“Baakoh killed them, the best foreigner in our championship this year… “He said it wasn’t from it even if the opinion of Mido is not obliged to everyone, but it remains a look that counts as a specialist certificate in our card.”
Midou Belkebir
“Today I was at Casablanca Stadium to cover the match between Mawlidia and Khenchela
“Honestly, I like ittihad khenchela team that plays beautiful football and has good players especially Ghana’s Maxwell Baakoh, the former Ashanti Kotoko midfielder is a good player compared to many Africans in the national championship…”
“Val Mouloudia Kane are two good young players, Boushret Bakhush Emad Banara, the former player of Radif Shabiba Qabail.
“But the problem in the match is that there is no electronic board in the field that embraces a lot of first league matches.”
Mega Agency Players
“All stadiums witness their followers from media legitimacy to presidents to fans”
“My Ghana player Maxwell Baku is the best foreigner in the championship.”
Daniella Mills
“Maxwell Baakoh is on fire in Algeria. The guy was is super fantastic. He was one of best players despite Kenchela’s 1-0 defeat to MC Algers in the Algerian league on Tuesday. Bravo 👏”
The 27-year-old was impressive during Kenchela’s recent 1-0 win over ES Setif and their goalless draw with JS Kabylie.
Overall, it was a solid performance from the ex-Kotoko player, who has been impressive when given the opportunity this season.
Baakoh has now made 19 appearances for the Algerian side this season with three goals in the Ligue 1.
Kenchela continue their season back at home against JS Saoura on June 6 at 3:00pm.
They now have 35 points and occupy the 5th position on the board after 24 matches. MC Algers, on the other hand, are 3rd with 39 points from 23 games.
