Pooley was a staunch fan of Asante Kotoko
The 2025 Ghana Football Awards, held at the Accra International Conference Centre on Saturday, June 14, 2025, became an emotional night of remembrance.
The football fraternity honoured the late Yaw Frimpong, popularly known as Nana Pooley, a die-hard Asante Kotoko fan whose passion for the game left an indelible mark on Ghanaian football culture.
In one of the night’s most moving moments, the Fan of the Year award transformed from a symbol of celebration to a tribute of legacy.
The packed auditorium fell silent as a heartfelt documentary rolled across the giant screens, chronicling the final days of Nana Pooley’s life, including his last match supporting Asante Kotoko, and tragically, the day he died.
Pooley, known for his unshakeable devotion to Kotoko, met his untimely death on February 2, 2025. According to official club reports, he was stabbed at the Nana Koramansah Park following Kotoko’s 1-0 defeat to Nsoatreman FC.
The documentary featured footage of Pooley in full voice, waving flags, and chanting in stadiums across the country.
When Pooley’s wife stepped on stage to receive the posthumous Special Fan of the Year award, she was overcome with emotion.
Clutching the plaque to her chest, tears dropped from her eyes, and with her, the room wept too.
Watch the video below:
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