Kotoko Marks One Year Since Tragic Death of Fan Nana Pooley, Calls for Justice

It has been exactly one year since Asante Kotoko Sporting Club was plunged into deep sorrow following the tragic and untimely death of one of its most passionate supporters, Francis Yaw Frimpong, popularly known as Nana Pooley, at Nsoatre.

The club, together with the wider football community, paused to remember a life cut short by what has been widely condemned as senseless hooliganism — a tragedy that continues to cast a shadow over Ghanaian football.

Nana Pooley was more than just a supporter of Asante Kotoko. He was a devoted fan whose love for the beautiful game was evident in his unwavering presence, chants, and energy in the stands. His death while engaging in the sport he cherished has left a lasting pain that is still deeply felt by family, friends, and fellow supporters.

Asante Kotoko, in marking the one-year remembrance, emphasized that while the perpetrators may have taken his life, they can never erase the memories, joy, and passion he brought to football. The club described football as a symbol of passion, community, and unity, stressing that it is a travesty for violence to claim a life within the sport.

The anniversary also served as a renewed call for justice and accountability. The club and supporters reiterated the need for football venues to remain safe spaces where fans can gather in unity without fear. They stressed that justice delayed is justice denied and urged authorities to ensure that such an incident never happens again.

Though the game continues, Asante Kotoko acknowledged that it is less bright without Nana Pooley. His spirit, they noted, lives on in every chant, every goal, and every moment of shared passion in the stands.

Nana Pooley remains forever in the hearts of the Asante Kotoko family, remembered not only for how he died, but for how deeply he loved the game.

Rest in peace, Nana Pooley. Your legacy lives on.