Legendary Kotoko player, Charles Taylor
Legendary Ghanaian footballer Charles Taylor Asampong has chided supporters of Nsoatreman F.C for their violent behaviour, which led to the death of Asante Kotoko fan Yaw Frimpong, popularly known as Pooley.
According to him, the decision of the Nsoatreman supporters to prevent the Kotoko bus from entering the park was an uncivilized move that created unnecessary tension.
The former Kotoko player expressed frustration over the increasing cases of hooliganism recorded at Nsoatre.
Speaking on Angel TV, Taylor condemned the supporters involved in the altercation, describing their actions as “foolishness” that must be curtailed.
“Sometimes it pains me that Kotoko and Hearts of Oak are not showing their seniority in the league. When the Kotoko bus arrived at the gate, it was not allowed to enter the field. Where did you hear of such uncivilized behaviour? How do you expect people to walk to the stadium while you transport your fans to the field?
“This foolishness has been tolerated for too long. The notion that there is hooliganism at Nsoatre is not good, as anyone can behave similarly in their own home. So, we should wise up. What happened is very unfortunate. How can you kill someone because of football?” he said in Twi.
He made these comments after Pooley was fatally stabbed during a melee at the match between Nsoatreman and Kotoko on January 2, 2024.
Multiple reports suggest he was stabbed five times and succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) have banned Nsoatreman from using their home venue and initiated a probe into the violent incident to identify and punish the culprits.
Watch Charles Taylor’s video below:
Charles Taylor furiously reacts to the demise of Pooley#AngeltvGhana pic.twitter.com/el2kD1SeFL
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