Deceased Kotoko fan, Pooley
The late Francis Yaw Frimpong, popularly known as Nana Pooley, will be laid to rest on March 6, 2025, according to Alex Manu, Chairman of Asante Kotoko Circles.
This announcement comes after Pooley’s one-week observation at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.
“We told him [GFA President Kurt Okraku] that until our supporter is buried, we cannot play the league. In Akan tradition, when a family member passes away, you do not actively participate in anything until the funeral date is set. Pooley’s burial is fixed for March 6, 2025; Kotoko supporters cannot have a free mind to support the team until after that,” Manu explained.
Pooley’s passing sent shockwaves through the football community after he was fatally stabbed during Kotoko’s Matchday 19 fixture against Nsoatreman FC.
The incident led to the suspension of the Ghana Premier League, with Kotoko’s MTN FA Cup round-of-16 game against Sekondi XI Wise also being postponed.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kurt Okraku, met with Asante Kotoko’s Interim Management Committee earlier this week to discuss the matter.
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