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Kotoko suspends all football-related activities until justice is served for late ‘Pooley’

By Vincent Ashitey
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Ghana Premier League side, Asante Kotoko, have put all football-related activities on hold until further notice.

This follows the tragic stabbing of the club's supporter, Francis Frimpong, also known as Pooley after their Matchday 19 clash against Nsoatreman FC.

The incident happened at the Nana Koromansah II Stadium on Sunday, February 2, with his death being as a result of acts of violence at the match centre.

While the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the Ghana Police Service have began an investigation into the matter, the Porcupine Warriors have also halted football-related activities until the perpetrators are brought to book.

"Asante Kotoko suspends all footballing activities of the senior team until further notice. Our stance remains unchanged, we will not resume footballing duties until justice is served and concrete steps are taken to prevent such barbaric acts from ever happening again," a statement from the club read.

"Management has suspended all activities relating to the football pitch until further investigations into the matter.

"Our Juvenile team and players recovering from injuries who require rehab will be allowed at our training center."