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 …
Read More »Asante Kotoko denounces violence after the untimely death of Pooley
Asante Kotoko has strongly denounced the increasing violence in the Ghana Premier League following the untimely death of Francis Yaw Frimpong (Nana Pooley), one of its fans. After Kotoko’s Ghana Premier League match against Nsoatreman FC on Sunday, February 2, 2025, a violent argument broke out, and the loyal fan …
Read More »Kotoko supporter Nana Pooley stabbed to death at Nsoatreman match
After violent altercations broke out after Asante Kotoko’s Ghana Premier League Matchday 19 match against Nsoatreman FC at Nana Koramansah Park, the team reported the terrible death of one of its supporters. Hostile altercations on and off the field marred the match, which concluded in a 1-0 loss for Kotoko. …
Read More »Kofi Adams promises to revive the sports industry in Ghana
Kofi Adams, the Minister-designate for Youth and Sports and Member of Parliament for Buem, has stated his steadfast dedication to revitalizing Ghana’s sports industry. Speaking during a Wednesday interview on GHOne TV’s Hard Talk. He outlined his vision for the future of sports in Ghana and considered the principles of …
Read More »“Sports is not football, sports is not Black Stars it goes beyond football” – Sports Minister-designate
Kofi Adams, the Member of Parliament for Buem and Minister Designate for Youth and Sports, has underlined the necessity of a comprehensive strategy for sports development, stressing the value of grassroots funding and shifting focus away from football and the Black Stars. Mr. Adams emphasized during his appearance on GHOne …
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