Ghanaian clubs condemn acts of violence during Nsoatreman FC v Asante Kotoko clash

Ghana Premier League clubs have condemned the violent acts that occurred during the game between Nsoatreman and Asante Kotoko on Sunday, 2nd February.

The two teams faced off on matchday 19 of the top flight at the Nana Koromansah II Stadium in the Matchday 19 games.

Unfortunate scenes unfolded during the game, leading to a brawl between players and staff from both teams.

The incident also saw clashes between fans of the two clubs, resulting in the tragic death of a Kotoko Supporters’ Communications Member identified as Francis Frimpong, popularly known as Nana Pooley.

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United by the game, not divided by violence. Let’s all stand up against hooliganism.

#SayNoToHooliganism
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— Phooobia! – #WeNeverSayDie (@HeartsOfOakGH) February 2, 2025

: DREAMS FC CONDEMNS ACTS OF VIOLENCE IN NSOATREMAN-KOTOKO MATCH#StillBelieve☝ | #IGWT | #DFC15 pic.twitter.com/wwHAAPWBQC

— DREAMS FC 22/23 FA CUP CHAMPIONS (@DreamsFootballC) February 4, 2025

STATEMENT OF SYMPATHY AND CONDEMNATION OF HOOLIGANISM !#BUFC #TheHunters ⚪ || #PrideofAhafo pic.twitter.com/tqca7QZ0Px

— Bechem United FC (@BechemUnitedFC) February 3, 2025

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Nana Pooley during this difficult time. #RIP

We are deeply saddened by this tragic loss and strongly condemn the actions that led to this heartbreaking moment.

Nations FC Management pic.twitter.com/GY3ophMgVY

— Nations Football Club (@nationsfcgh) February 3, 2025

Hooliganism has no place in Football. pic.twitter.com/iPmVcw0kXC

— Medeama SC (@MedeamaSC) February 3, 2025

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We sympathise with our brothers @AsanteKotoko_SC and the family of the late Francis Yaw Frimpong #Pooley.

As a club, we stand against and condemn Holiganism in our football.
Help Us Say "No To #Holiganism"#DzieWoaNu #HOLFC pic.twitter.com/BVfDoASawx

— Kpando Heart Of Lions Fc (@HeartOfLionsFc) February 3, 2025

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— Legon Cities FC (@LegonCitiesFC) February 4, 2025

In response to the incident, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has indefinitely suspended Nsoatreman FC’s home stadium and paused the Ghana Premier League as investigations continue.

Additionally, Nsoatreman FC’s owner, Ignatius Baffour Awuah, along with two others, have been arrested in connection with the violence.