Some images from Pooley’s funeral
The burial of staunch Asante Kotoko fan, Francis Yaw Frimpong, well-known as Pooley, is being held in Kumasi on March 6, 2025, with top football officials in attendance.
The technical team of Kotoko, led by head coach Prosper Nartey Ogum, were present in their yellow and black club jerseys to mourn the late supporter. Interim Management Committee Chairman, Nana Apinkra, is also present.
Kotoko fans showed up in their numbers to sing songs and rally behind their departed colleague.
A delegation from the Ghana Football Association (GFA), led by President Kurt Okraku, attended to commiserate with the bereaved family.
Accra Hearts of Oak supporters were present to sing songs and charge the atmosphere as the committed football fan was laid to rest.
The huge number of mourners sang the Kotoko song as the deceased was carried into the hearse, headed for the cemetery for burial.
Pooley was murdered during a melee between fans and players of Asante Kotoko and Nsoatreman FC during a Ghana Premier League match on February 2, 2025.
Following the incident, several arrests have been made, including the owner of Nsoatreman FC, Ignatius Baffour-Awuah.
The main suspect, Braimah, however, remains at large, with reports indicating that he fled to Senegal through the Ivory Coast after seeking cover at the house of his girlfriend, who has also been arrested.
Meanwhile, the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has adopted the children of Pooley and offered to take care of them.
Nana Pooley’s coffin makes its final journey around Baba Yara Sports Stadium, a powerful moment of farewell as the crowd pays tribute to a life that touched many. His legacy echoes through the hearts of all present. 🕊️⚫ 💔 #NanaPooley#JUSTICEFORPOOLEY pic.twitter.com/5n5zKpIQ4G
— Adom TV (@adom_tv) March 6, 2025
Asante Kotoko players and technical team well represented at the burial of the Late Nana Pooley currently happening at the forecourt of the Baba Yara Sports Stadium
RIP🕊️#HappySports #NanaPooley#JUSTICEFORPOOLEY pic.twitter.com/wtW36cEzAk
— Happy Sports (@HappySportsGh) March 6, 2025
📽️The bereaved wife and family of the late Nana Pooley at his funeral today.
May his soul rest in Peace🕊️#HappySports#JUSTICEFORPOOLEY pic.twitter.com/ebKRTPeX55
— Happy Sports (@HappySportsGh) March 6, 2025
Baby Joe leads hearts of oak supporters jama at pooleys funeral pic.twitter.com/rE6Uq7qICu
— Abou Diaby (Owuraku) (@EffahOwusuJose1) March 6, 2025
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