Ghanaian football giants Asante Kotoko SC and Accra Hearts of Oak have come together to demand urgent security reforms in the Ghana Premier League following the tragic death of Nana Pooley, a devoted Kotoko supporter.
In a strategic meeting held in Accra, members of Asante Kotoko’s Interim Management Committee (IMC) and representatives from Hearts of Oak’s Board and Management discussed key issues affecting the league, with a strong focus on enhancing safety at match venues.
The two rival clubs are set to present a joint position paper to the Ghana Football Association (GFA), outlining recommendations to improve security standards across the league. Their engagement with the Executive Committee of the GFA is scheduled for Thursday, February 6, 2025.
Kotoko and Hearts emphasized that Pooley’s tragic and untimely death is a stark reminder of the dangers posed by violence, hooliganism, and lawlessness in Ghanaian football. They are determined to ensure that such incidents do not happen again.
This united front between two of Ghana’s fiercest rivals underscores the urgent need for lasting security reforms in domestic football.
Read the full statement below:
