A member of Asante Kotoko Supporters’ communication team, Francis Yaw Frimpong widely known as Naana Pooley has been stabbed to death by unknown men in a Ghana Premier League, matchday 19 game at the Nana Kromansah Park in Nsoatre.
The tragic event occurred between Asante Kotoko and Nsoatreman FC on February 3, 2025.
According to an official statement from Asante Kotoko, Naana Pooley was stabbed by unknown men during disagreement in the second half of the game.
The deceased supporter was rushed to the Sunyani Regional Hospital with the efforts of saving his life after sustaining multiple of injuries.
Naana Pooley wedded his girlfriend in December 2024.
Asante Kotoko SC has strongly condemned the violent incidents that marred their Ghana Premier League Matchweek 19 clash against Nsoatreman FC at the Nana Koramansah Park.
The club revealed that their team was subjected to malice from the moment they arrived at the stadium, including confrontations with home supporters. Despite the provocation, Asante Kotoko remained committed to fair play and completed the match.
However, the situation escalated during the game as missiles were thrown at the Kotoko bench on multiple occasions, creating a hazardous environment for players and officials. The chaos reached its peak when the club’s Head of Media suffered a serious ear injury after being struck by an object.