IGP Akuffo Dampare meets Asante Kotoko leadership over death of fan in Nsoatre

The Matchday 19 fixture at the Nana Kronmansah Park in Nsoatre was marred with violence which led to the death of Francis Frimpong, also known as Nana Pooley.

Pooley who is a known Kotoko fan was fatally stabbed by unknown men.

The meeting included Nana Apinkra Akwasi Awua I, the Kontomponiaferihene, Kotoko’s Interim Management Committee chairman, Kwasi Appiah, and past and present Circles Chairmen.

Before meeting Kotoko, the IGP personally reached out to the family of the deceased to extend the Police Service’s condolences on Monday and assured them of a thorough investigation to ensure justice is served.

So far, the police have arrested three suspects; former employment and labour relations minister, Ignatius Baffour Awuah, Agyemang Duah Owusu and Kyeremeh Joseph.

During a search of suspect Agyemang Duah Owusu’s residence, police discovered two dresses with suspected bloodstains and an MP 23 pistol loaded with 15 rounds of ammunition.

The findings have raised further concerns about the escalation of violence at football matches.

Meanwhile, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has charged ten players for their respective roles in the brawl that ensued on the pitch.

Six of them; Stephen Diyou sent off during the match for fighting Frank Dongballe, Abdul Rahaman Mohammed, Walid Neymar Fuseini, Mohammed Issaka and Eric Osei Bonsu, are from Nsoatreman.

Mohammed Camara, Gilbani O’Neil Ndongani Samba, Andres Ntim Manu, and Justice Blay of Kotoko, have also been charged by for breaching Section 12(1)(j) of the GFA Disciplinary Code, 2019, which addresses misconduct and unsporting behaviour.

Meanwhile, the Matchday 20 fixtures of the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League have been postponed. The GFA will also meet the Premier League clubs, stakeholders and Supporters’ Groups on Thursday and Friday respectively.

Source:Fiilasports/ghanasoccernet