Former Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Obiri Boahen, has narrated how his decision to watch a Manchester United game saved him from visiting Nsoatre to watch Nsoatreman FC against Asante Kotoko on February 2, 2025.
According to him, Manchester United saved him from witnessing the Nsoatreman-Kotoko match, which was marred by violence and led to the death of a fan.
Speaking on Wontumi TV, he revealed that he was close to going to the stadium to watch the Kotoko game but had a strong feeling that Manchester United, who played on the same day, would beat Crystal Palace. As a result, he decided to stay and watch that match instead.
“I wanted to go and watch that game. I wanted to go to Nsoatre. But that was the day Crystal Palace beat Manchester United. I was considering it, but I thought Man Utd would win and make me happy. So Man United saved me.”
Despite avoiding the bloodshed at the Nana Konamansah Park, Obiri Boahen still witnessed disappointment as Manchester United lost 0-2 to Crystal Palace at home.
The Nsoatreman-Kotoko match was filled with both on-field and off-field brawls, including players exchanging punches during the game.
The on-field scuffle led to three red cards—one for a Nsoatreman player and two for Kotoko players.
Meanwhile, the off-field violence resulted in the tragic death of staunch Kotoko fan Nana Pooley, who was stabbed multiple times.
Watch Obiri Boahen’s interview below from the 8th minute:
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