Pooley was a staunch fan of Asante Kotoko and was killed during a local game that turned chaotic
The Sunyani District Court B has adjourned proceedings in the ongoing trial over the death of Francis Yaw Frimpong, popularly known as Pooley, following a request from prosecutors who are still awaiting a forensic report from Accra.
Speaking on Kessben TV on June 5, 2025, lawyer Samuel Sarfo Duku, who represents both Asante Kotoko and the family of the deceased, confirmed developments from the court sitting.
“We continued the Pooley issue today at the Sunyani District Court B. The cases are three, and today two were done. The third case will come on Monday 9th of June,” he said.
According to Sarfo Duku, during the first case, the prosecution informed the court that the forensic report critical to the trial’s progress has still not been received from Accra. As a result, he said they appealed for an adjournment.
“But the first case, the prosecutor told the court that they’re waiting for forensic reports from Accra since they’ve still not had it till now. So, they pleaded on the court to postpone it, so the court also postponed it to 7th July,” he stated.
According to Duku, the judge also revised the bail conditions for the accused individuals.
“The court then also decided to make some changes in the bail conditions of the accused. So, now the court has decided that Baffour Awuah should report to the Sunyani Regional Police headquarters once every month. But Inspector Duah Owusu Agyemang will report to the police once every two weeks,” he added.
The trial stems from the shocking events of February 2, 2025, when Pooley was fatally stabbed during a Ghana Premier League match between Asante Kotoko and Nsoatreman FC at the Nana Koromansah II Stadium in Nsoatre.
Several suspects, including Ignatius Baffour Awuah, Elizabeth Akosua Ntiriwaa (popularly known as Akosua Black Chinese), Yaa Asantewaa, and Police Inspector Agyemang Duah Owusu, are standing trial in connection with the murder.
While the delay has frustrated some fans, many remain hopeful that the wait for forensic evidence will strengthen the case and ultimately bring justice for the slain Kotoko supporter.
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