Francis Frimpong ‘Pooley’ was a fan of Asante Kotoko
The Head Coach of Asante Kotoko, Dr. Prosper Ogum, has made an emotional appeal for the late Francis Frimpong, popularly known as Pooley, to be honored for his unwavering dedication and passion for the club.
Pooley was tragically stabbed during Asante Kotoko’s match against Nsoatreman on Sunday, February 2, 2025.
What began as an on-field altercation among players quickly escalated into the stands, resulting in the fatal incident.
In response, Asante Kotoko suspended all football activities, including a boycott of the Ghana Premier League, as they demanded justice and security reforms within the league.
However, on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, the club announced that while they remain committed to seeking justice in Pooley’s memory, their medical team had advised them to resume training to maintain the players’ physical and mental fitness.
Consequently, on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, the team, along with some officials, engaged in physical training before proceeding with ball work.
Speaking to his team, Ogum explained the necessity of resuming training and urged them to honor their late supporter.
“Now, we need to honor him. We need to dedicate everything we do to his memory. I’m sure we are ready to do that,” he said.
He acknowledged the difficulty of moving on from the tragic incident but stressed that the best way to honor Pooley was through hard work and success on the pitch.
“It will be difficult to forget what happened. It truly will. But the only way to honor him is to train well and win games to make his soul happy. Let’s all come together, work hard, and ensure we achieve the results. That’s the most important thing,” he added.
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