Porcupine Tertiary National, a passionate student supporters’ wing of Asante Kotoko, has officially ended its boycott of football stadiums — a protest they began following the tragic murder of member Frimpong Yaw Francis, affectionately known as Pooley.
On February 3, 2025, the group took a powerful stand, withdrawing from all football league centers in a bold statement against violence in the game. Pooley’s death, which they describe as both senseless and brutal, left a scar not only on their fraternity but across the entire Ghanaian football community.
In a heartfelt press release this week, the group confirmed their full return to the stands, stating that their reappearance is driven by renewed hope and faith in ongoing efforts to improve football safety.
“We do this not as an act of forgetting but as a testament to our faith in justice and a safer football future,” the statement reads.
Porcupine Tertiary made it clear that their mission goes beyond football. Their return is a rallying cry for resilience, unity, and justice.
“Pooley’s name will never fade, and justice will prevail,” the group declared. “We return because football is our passion, our bond, and our unbreakable identity.”
They also addressed fans nationwide, urging them to turn grief into advocacy and channel their love for the game into action that ensures no family, club, or community experiences such pain again.
“Let Pooley’s name be a reminder that football should unite, not divide. It should inspire, not destroy.”
The group also emphasized their trust in authorities but made it clear they expect full accountability. “We will not relent until Pooley’s killers are held accountable,” they asserted.
Porcupine Tertiary’s message is one of purpose — they’re back in the stands, not just as supporters, but as a movement for justice, peace, and safer football in Ghana.
“Rest in Power, Pooley. Your fight is our fight. Your name is our anthem.”
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