Football soothsayer Isaac Kwaku Gyan, popularly known as Seer Gyan, has chided officials of Asante Kotoko for not being bold and courageous during their meeting with President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku regarding the demise of Francis Yaw Frimpong, also known as Pooley.
He indicated that Kotoko management members should have been firm in their decision to suspend all football-related activities until Pooley’s perpetrator is brought to justice.
However, the decision of the Kotoko officials to resume training and possibly participate in the Ghana Premier League could negatively affect Pooley’s case.
Seer Gyan lambasted the Kotoko officials for being scared of Okraku, refusing to reprimand him, and making what seem to be U-turn on their earlier decision.
“I am very disappointed in the Kotoko management for how they handled Pooley’s issue. When Kurt visited them, I expected the officials to tell him bluntly that he should not have visited, and therefore, did not deserve their attention. Also, they should have reiterated their stance on suspending football activities.
“Even with the backing of Hearts of Oak, they still agreed to train, which indicates that they have thrown in the towel. To be honest, Kotoko officials are not courageous, and I totally disagree with them. If they resume football, it means Pooley’s death case is forgotten,” he said in Twi during an interview with Kumasi FM.
This comes after Kurt Okraku visited Kotoko to console the club following Pooley’s demise, stressing that he would do his utmost best to bring the perpetrator to justice as investigations are ongoing.
His meeting with Kotoko is seen as a step toward convincing the club to reconsider their decision to boycott competitive matches until justice is served.
Pooley was stabbed during Kotoko’s game against Nsoatreman on February 2, 2025.
The Ghana Police Service have arrested some individuals believed to be involved in the chaotic incident that led to the demise of the Asante Kotoko supporter.
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