The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has called for changes among match commissioners as part of ongoing reforms following the tragic death of Asante Kotoko supporter Francis Frimpong.
Frimpong, popularly known as Nana Pooley, was fatally stabbed during Kotoko’s Matchday 19 fixture against Nsoatreman FC at Nana Kronmansah Park. In response, the Ghana Premier League has been suspended indefinitely.
Speaking during a training session aimed at improving matchday safety and security, Okraku urged match commissioners to step up their performance before the league resumes.
“The clarion call from Ghanaians is that something has to change, and we have to react positively to it as a family,” he stated.
“Hopefully, the Premier League will come back soon, but this is part of the process of bringing back our beloved GPL.
“When we come back, we have to ensure that the change that our consumers are calling for will be supported by the family that has gathered here.”
He emphasized the crucial role match commissioners play in football administration, noting that the recent incident in Nsoatre serves as a wake-up call to reassess how the sport is managed.
“We occupy a special place in our sport. We play a very important role in the management of our game. The incidents that happened in Nsoatre have become a catalyst for us to re-look at how football has been delivered by all of us. I honestly believe that we have the power to right the wrongs in football.”
Meanwhile, the suspect in Pooley’s death, identified as Brimah, remains on the run as authorities continue their search.