Tuesday, February 4, 2025 - A fan of one of Ghana's biggest football teams, Asante Kotoko, has died after being stabbed to death at a match against their neighbours Nsoatreman.
Francis Yaw Frimpong, better known as Pooley, was killed
following a heated argument with an unidentified man during the game, according
to a statement from Nsoatreman.
It was gathered that Sunday's match in the central town of
Nsoatre was marred by fan violence, with people throwing objects onto the
pitch. Things escalated when some spectators stormed the field, attacking
players and officials.
The match resumed after a brief halt, with Asante Kotoko
ultimately losing 1-0 to Nsoatreman.
So far, the police has arrested three suspects; former
employment and labor relations minister, Ignatius Baffour Awuah, Agyemang Duah
Owusu and Kyeremeh Joseph.
During a search of suspect Agyemang Duah Owusu’s residence,
police discovered two dresses with suspected bloodstains and an MP 23 pistol
loaded with 15 rounds of ammunition.
Frimpong was stabbed by a yet-to-be-identified individual,
moments after he had ducked a missile, reportedly thrown by another fan of
Nsoatreman F.C.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has charged
ten players for their respective roles in the brawl that ensued on the pitch.
Six of them; Stephen Diyou sent off during the match for
fighting Frank Dongballe,Abdul Rahaman Mohammed, Walid Neymar Fuseini, Mohammed
Issaka and Eric Osei Bonsu, are from Nsoatreman.
Mohammed Camara, Gilbani O'Neil Ndongani Samba, Andres Ntim
Manu, and Justice Blay of Kotoko, have also been charged for breaching Section
12(1)(j) of the GFA Disciplinary Code, 2019, which addresses misconduct and
unsporting behaviour.
Both teams, Asante Kotoko and Nsoatreman have condemned the
clashes.
In response to the incident, the Ghana Football Association
(GFA) has banned Nsoatreman from using their home venue, Nana Koramansah Park,
until further notice while an investigation is conducted.
Additionally, the GFA has postponed the next round of league
matches.
"The GFA has been working to improve the overall
football experience in Ghana and is keen to ensure that this incident is dealt
with swiftly and decisively to send the signal that such acts have no place in
Ghana football," the association said in a statement on Monday.
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