Ghana Premier League giants, Kumasi Asante Kotoko SC, has announced an indefinite suspension of all senior team football activities in the country, following the tragic death of a staunch supporter of the club.
‘Pooley’ born Francis Yaw Frimpong was stabbed to death over the weekend at the Nana Koramansah Park in Nsuatre after a league game with Nsoatreman FC.
Asante Kotoko in a statement to express deep sorrow over the incident and commiserate with the bereaved family says all senior team footballing activities have been suspended.
“Asante Kotoko wishes to state that all footballing activities of the senior team are on hold 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.
In the meantime, management has decided to suspend all activities relating to football on the pitch until further investigations into the matter,” the statement noted.
According to the porcupines, the tragedy that befall them goes beyond Asante Kotoko and it is a Ghanaian football issue that demands urgent action.
“This is not just about Asante Kotoko; it is about Ghana football as a whole. And we will not relent until the right thing is done.”
However, the indicated that their juvenile team and players recovering from injuries who require rehab will be allowed at its training center.
