Asante Kotoko diehard supporter Francis Yaw Frimpong popularly often called Nana Pooley, has died after being stabbed throughout the match with Nsoatreman.
The incident unfolded at Nana Konamansah Park following a extremely charged Week 19 fixture within the Ghanaian top-flight league, the place Nsoatreman FC clinched a slender 1-0 victory over Asante Kotoko.
The match, already marked by intense competitors, spiralled into chaos after the ultimate whistle as altercations broke out between gamers on the pitch.
The state of affairs worsened when spectators, reportedly Nsoatreman FC supporters, started hurling objects towards the Asante Kotoko bench, exacerbating the unrest.
Amid the escalating turmoil, Polley was subjected to a violent assault, sustaining a number of stab wounds that left him in crucial situation.
Nevertheless, he did not survive the assault and has misplaced his life.
Official membership assertion concerning the incident
Asante Kotoko has confirmed the tragic passing of one among its supporters in a press release launched on Sunday night.
The mindless lack of life is devastating. We prolong our heartfelt condolences to the household, mates, and the whole Asante Kotoko group throughout this tough time.
Disturbing movies circulating on social media depict the sufferer mendacity in a pool of blood, although the precise circumstances that led to the incident stay unclear.
The stunning occasions have drawn widespread condemnation, with Asante Kotoko issuing a powerful attraction to the Ghana Soccer Affiliation (GFA) and regulation enforcement companies to take rapid and decisive motion towards these accountable.
The membership emphasised the pressing want for stricter safety measures at match venues to safeguard the security of gamers, officers, and supporters alike.
Authorities are anticipated to launch an intensive investigation to determine and maintain the perpetrators accountable. To stop related incidents sooner or later, enhanced safety protocols at league matches may also be applied.
The incident has underscored the crucial significance of making certain a secure and safe atmosphere for all stakeholders in Ghanaian soccer.
