Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko have announced their withdrawal from the GPL following the death of staunch supporter Nana Pooley.
In a statement released on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, the club stated that all first-team activities have been put on hold and will only resume after justice is served.
The club have suspended all first-team football activities, however, announced that juvenile activities will continue as required.
“Asante Kotoko wish to state that all footballing activities of the senior team are on hold until further notice. Our stance remains unchanged; we will not resume footballing duties until justice is served, and concrete steps are taken to prevent such barbaric acts from ever happening again,” the club wrote.
“In the meantime, management has decided to suspend all activities relating to football on the pitch until further investigations into the matter. However, our juvenile team and players recovering from injuries who require rehab will be allowed at our training center.”
The Ghana Police Service have already begun making arrests in connection with the violent clash that erupted during the match between Nsoatreman FC and Kumasi Asante Kotoko FC on Sunday, February 2, 2025.
Former Minister of Employment and Labour Relations and owner of Nsoatreman Ignatius Baffour Awuah, Agyemang Duah Owusu, and Kyeremeh Joseph have all been arrested as suspects as police undertake thorough investigations.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has suspended matchday 20 fixtures as they liaise with the Police to ensure justice.
Asante Kotoko led the GPL table with 34 points after 19 games, winning 10, drawing four and losing 5.
🚨 CLUB STATEMENT. #Justice4Pooley pic.twitter.com/eihnWsJxFF
— Asante Kotoko SC – 2X CAF CL Winners🥇 (@AsanteKotoko_SC) February 4, 2025
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