Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akufo Dampare, met with Asante Kotoko’s leadership on Tuesday to address the violent incidents that occurred during their match against Nsoatreman FC.

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The Matchday 19 game, held at Nana Kronmansah Park in Nsoatre, was marred by chaos, leading to the tragic death of Francis Frimpong, also known as Nana Pooley, a well-known Kotoko supporter.

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Pooley was fatally stabbed by unknown individuals during the violence.

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Present at the meeting were Nana Apinkra Akwasi Awua I, Kotoko’s Interim Management Committee chairman Kwasi Appiah, and both current and former Circles Chairmen.

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Before this meeting, IGP Dampare had reached out to Pooley’s family on Monday to offer condolences and assure them of a thorough investigation to deliver justice.

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Police have arrested three suspects in connection with the incident: former Minister of Employment and Labour Relations Ignatius Baffour Awuah, Agyemang Duah Owusu, and Kyeremeh Joseph.

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A search of Owusu’s home uncovered two blood-stained clothes and an MP 23 pistol with 15 rounds of ammunition, raising further concerns about football-related violence.

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Following the brawl, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has charged ten players for misconduct. Six players from Nsoatreman—Stephen Diyou, Abdul Rahaman Mohammed, Walid Neymar Fuseini, Mohammed Issaka, and Eric Osei Bonsu—along with four Kotoko players—Mohammed Camara, Gilbani O’Neil Ndongani Samba, Andres Ntim Manu, and Justice Blay—face charges under Section 12(1)(j) of the GFA Disciplinary Code, 2019.

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Due to these incidents, the GFA has postponed the Matchday 20 fixtures of the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League.

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Additionally, the GFA will meet with Premier League clubs, stakeholders, and Supporters’ Groups on Thursday and Friday to discuss the situation.

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