On July 28, the 20th round of the Chinese Super League resumed, Qingdao Hainiu defeated Meizhou Hakka 4-2 at home, successfully taking a crucial relegation battle. After the match, Boakye was honored as the best player for his heroic performance in the penalty shootout. Facing questions from Qingdao Daily's Sun Fei, Boakye revealed that although he was not happy with the overall feeling of the match.
Talking about the state of mind of the victory, Boakye said bluntly: "The mood was not soothing, after all, I suffered a break in both my incisors. However, the fruit of victory is the sweetest. I would like to thank the Qingdao fans for their unwavering support, and we will carry this strength with us as we continue to forge ahead."
