Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II, the Asantehen, has encouraged Kofi Adams, the recently appointed Minister of Sports and Recreation, to keep a tight eye on the Black Stars to make sure that no one gives their own players opportunity. After the minister’s visit, Otumfuo addressed him and acknowledged the senior …
Read More »Pooley’s Death: GFA to meet Asante Kotoko and Accra Hearts of Oak
On Monday, February 17, 2025, the Ghana Football Association will meet with Accra Hearts of Oak SC and Asante Kotoko SC to go over the remaining recommendations that the two clubs submitted to the Association. It is important to remember that the GFA has already addressed every safety and security …
Read More »Sports Minister meets GFA on stadium security
Kofi Iddie Adams, the Minister of Sports and Recreation, met with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to talk about stadium security and the state of Ghanaian football in general after taking office on Monday, February 10, 2025. Following the terrible event that resulted in the death of an Asante Kotoko …
Read More »Pooley’s death: Premier League Clubs commit to enhanced match day security protocols
On Thursday, February 6, 2025, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) held an emergency meeting at which all 18 clubs in the Ghana Premier League agreed to follow the new matchday procedures. Growing worries about matchday security and the necessity for more stringent rules to provide a secure atmosphere for players, …
Read More »Police arrest two more suspects in the Nsoatre football match clash – IGP
George Akuffo Dampare, the Inspector General of Police, has announced that five people have been arrested in connection with a violent altercation between Asante Kotoko and Nsoatreman FC supporters that resulted in one fatality. The Ghanaian football community is deeply concerned by the tragedy, which happened on Sunday, February 2. …
Read More »Ignatius Baffour-Awuah granted GHS500,000 bail over Pooley’s death
The Sunyani District Court B has granted bail to former Employment & Labour Relations Minister Ignatius Baffour-Awuah, who was detained in connection with the death of a Kotoko fan during a recent Ghana Premier League (GPL) game between Nsoatreman FC and Kumasi Asante Kotoko FC in Nsoatre, Bono Region. Baffour-Awuah …
Read More »GFA suspends Ghana Premier League following Kotoko supporter Pooley’s death
All Ghana Premier League games have been suspended by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) in response to the violence that occurred at Nsoatre last week. On matchday 19 of the league, Nsoatreman hosted the Porcupine Warriors, and one Asante Kotoko supporter was killed in the violent incident. The Ghana FA …
Read More »Former Minister Ignatius Baffour Awuah arrested over deadly stadium violence at Nsoatre
Ignatius Baffour Awuah, a former minister of employment and Labour Relations, and two other people have been taken into custody by the Ghana Police Service in relation to a violent altercation during a football game that claimed one life. The tragedy happened at Nsoatre in the Bono Region on February …
Read More »GFA slams riotous Nsoatreman FC with multiple charges
Nsoatreman FC is accused of violating Section 16 of the GFA Disciplinary Code, 2019 and Article 42(6) of the GFA Premier League Regulations, 2019 in a letter to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) demanding to leave the Premier League. These accusations are related to events that occurred on Sunday, February …
Read More »Government to increase stadium security after tragic stabbing of Pooley – Kofi Adams
Kofi Adams, the minister-designate for sports and recreation, has promised the people that the government will increase stadium security nationwide. This comes after an Asante Kotoko supporter was tragically stabbed on matchday 19 during a league game. The supporter was killed during their altercation with Nsoatreman FC, which took place …
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