Players of Asante Kotoko in a warm up session
Asante Kotoko officially resumed first-team training on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at the Adako Jachie Training Center—their first session since the tragic passing of Francis Frimpong, popularly known as Pooley, a devoted fan of the club.
Pooley was fatally stabbed during Kotoko’s clash against Nsoatreman on Sunday, February 2, 2025. The incident occurred after an on-field altercation between players escalated into the stands, leading to the heartbreaking attack.
In response, Asante Kotoko suspended all football activities, including boycotting the Ghana Premier League, as they demanded justice and called for improved security measures in the league.
However, on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, the club announced that while they remain committed to seeking justice in Pooley’s memory, their medical team had advised them to resume training to maintain the players’ physical and mental fitness.
On Wednesday, the team, alongside club officials, engaged in physical drills before transitioning to ball training. Players including goalkeeper Mohammed Camara, Justice Blay, and Baba Yahaya were all present for the session.
Watch highlights of the training session below:
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