Nsoatre Violence: Kotoko Suspend League Participation

Asante Kotoko SC have suspended their participation in all football-related activities including the Ghana Premier League (GPL) following the stabbing to death of an ardent fan over the weekend at Nsoatre in the Bono Region.

It affirmed that the move is not just about Asante Kotoko but Ghana football.

This measure, it said, will be in place until further notice.

In a statement on February 4, 2025, the club said the decision was taken by Management and would not be changed until justice is served over the death of Francis Yaw Frimpong, popularly known as Pooley.

“Asante Kotoko wishes to state that all footballing activities of the senior team are on hold until further notice. Our stance remains unchanged, we will not resume footballing duties until justice is served, and concrete steps are taken to prevent such barbaric acts from ever happening again.”

This will affect all activities relating to football on the pitch until further Investigation into the matter.

Meanwhile, it said the juvenile team and players recovering from injuries who require rehabilitation will be allowed at the training centre.

“And we will not relent until the right thing is done.”

Ardent Asante Kotoko fan, Frimpong Yaw Francis, popularly known as Nana Pooley, was stabbed to death following the 1-0 defeat to Nsoatreman FC.

This followed a melee that marred the game at Nana Koramansah Park at Nsoatre in the Bono Region on February 2, 2025.

He died at a hospital while receiving treatment, Kotoko confirmed in a statement.

Meanwhile, the Porcupines alongside four players have been charged for failing to control players and anti-footballing activities respectively during the game.

Source: opemsuo.com/Hajara Fuseini