Ghana Premier League side Asante Kotoko has withdrawn from the League following the killing of their supporter, Francis Frimpong, also known as Nana Pooley at the Nana Koroman II Stadium during a match between Ashanti Kotoko and Nsoatreman FC.
In a statement released on today Tuesday, February 4, 2025, the indicates the club has suspended all first-team football activities, except the activities of the juvenile side.
“Asante Kotoko wish 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,” the club wrote.
“In the meantime, management has decided to suspend all activities relating to football on the pitch until further investigations into the matter. However, our juvenile team and players recovering from injuries who require rehab will be allowed at our training center.” Read the full statement below.
The Ghana Police Service have already made four arrests in connection with the tragic passing of Nana Pooley. The Former Minister of Employment and Labour Relations owner of Nsoatreman FC Ignatius Baffour Awuah is also in police custody whiles investigations are ongoing.
It is worth knowing that the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has suspended football activities this weekend in the match day 20 fixtures.
