July 28, 2011 - Qingdao Hainiu won a crucial relegation battle by beating Meizhou Hakka 4-2 at home in the 20th round of the Chinese Super League. After the game, Boakye, who scored the penalty kick, was chosen as the best player of the game. In an interview with Qingdao Daily reporter Sun Fei, Boakye said he didn't feel too good about the game.
On the feeling of the victory, Boakye said, "It's not very good because both incisors are broken, but the victory is more important. Thanks to the support of the Qingdao fans, we can only keep going."
