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Porcupine Tertiary National Returns to Stadiums, Honors Fallen Member Pooley with Renewed Call for Justice and Unity
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Porcupine Tertiary National Returns to Stadiums, Honors Fallen Member Pooley with Renewed Call for Justice and Unity

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 ...
Porcupine Tertiary Suspends Support for League Matches After Tragic Killing of Member
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Porcupine Tertiary Suspends Support for League Matches After Tragic Killing of Member

Porcupine Tertiary, a prominent supporters' group, has announced an indefinite suspension of its support and presence at all league centres, including Baba Yara Stadium, following the tragic killing of one of its members, Frimpong Yaw Francis, also known as Pooley. Pooley was reportedly stabbed to death during a football match between Nsotreman FC and Asante Kotoko FC, a shocking incident that has left the football community in mourning. In a press release, Porcupine Tertiary condemned the act as barbaric and called on authorities to swiftly bring those responsible to justice. This could have been any one of us, and if we do not take a stand now, we risk normalising violence in the very space we hold dear,” the statement read. The group emphasised that football should never be a...
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