FIFA held a solemn minute of silence throughout its seventy fifth Congress in Asunción, Paraguay, on 15 Could 2025, in honour of two revered figures in Ghanaian soccer.
The world’s soccer governing physique honoured former Black Stars striker Wilberforce Mfum and devoted Asante Kotoko supporter, Francis Yaw Frimpong, also referred to as Nana Pooley.
Wilberforce Kwadwo Mfum, who passed away on Could 11, 2025 on the age of 88, was a key determine in Ghana’s soccer historical past.
Wilbeforce Mfum’s legacy
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Born on 28 August 1936, Mfum was a part of Ghana’s 1963 Africa Cup of Nations-winning staff, taking part in a significant function by scoring vital targets all through the match, together with within the last.
He earned 26 caps for the nationwide staff, scoring a formidable 20 targets. On the membership degree, Mfum performed for prime Ghanaian sides resembling Asante Kotoko and Swedru All Blacks, earlier than shifting to the US the place he represented golf equipment together with Baltimore Bays and New York Cosmos.
He additionally performed on the 1964 Olympic Video games in Tokyo.
Nana Pooley’s tragic dying
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Francis Yaw Frimpong, popularly often called Nana Pooley, was a passionate supporter of Asante Kotoko and served as a member of the membership’s Supporters’ Communication Group.
His life was tragically cut short when he was stabbed on February 2, 2025, throughout a Ghana Premier League match between Nsoatreman FC and Asante Kotoko on the Nana Kronmansah Park in Nsoatre.
The gesture by FIFA recognised each Mfum’s footballing legacy and Nana Pooley’s unwavering help for the sport. Their contributions to Ghanaian soccer, each on and off the pitch, have been respectfully acknowledged on the worldwide stage.
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FIFA’s tribute serves as a reminder of the deep impression people can have on the game, whether or not as gamers or passionate supporters.
