Asante Kotoko Fan Fatally St@bbed To De@th During Matchday Violence In Ghana

Ghanaian football has been rocked by a heartbreaking tragedy following the violent scenes that unfolded during Sunday’s match between Asante Kotoko and Nsoatreman. A passionate supporter of the Porcupine Warriors, Francis Yaw Frimpong, popularly known as Pooley, lost his life after being fatally stabbed in a heated altercation at the stadium.

The game, held in the central town of Nsoatre, quickly spiraled into chaos as tempers flared both on and off the pitch. Missiles rained down from the stands, spectators invaded the field, and players found themselves embroiled in ugly confrontations. Despite the disruption, the match was resumed, only for Kotoko to suffer a 1-0 defeat at the hands of their regional rivals.

According to reports, Pooley was stabbed moments after dodging a projectile that had been hurled in his direction. His attacker remains unidentified, but authorities have wasted no time in making arrests. Three suspects, former Minister of Employment and Labor Relations Ignatius Baffour Awuah, Agyemang Duah Owusu, and Kyeremeh Joseph, are currently in police custody. Shockingly, a search of Owusu’s residence led to the discovery of two bloodstained outfits and an MP 23 pistol loaded with 15 rounds of ammunition.

Meanwhile, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) is taking action against players involved in the mayhem. Ten footballers have been charged for misconduct and unsporting behavior under Section 12(1)(j) of the GFA Disciplinary Code, 2019. Among them, six players from Nsoatreman, Stephen Diyou, Abdul Rahaman Mohammed, Walid Neymar Fuseini, Mohammed Issaka, Frank Dongballe, and Eric Osei Bonsu, face sanctions, while four Kotoko players, Mohammed Camara, Gilbani O’Neil Ndongani Samba, Andres Ntim Manu, and Justice Blay, are also in the spotlight.

Both clubs have issued statements condemning the violence, but the damage is already done. A man who simply wanted to support his team has lost his life. This incident raises serious questions about stadium security, fan behavior, and the overall state of Ghanaian football. How did it come to this? And more importantly, what will be done to prevent another tragedy?

As investigations continue, one thing is clear, football is meant to unite, not destroy.