A member of Asante Kotoko’s Communications Team, Seth Nii Darko, has accused Ignatius Baffour Awuah, the owner of Nsoatreman FC, of being responsible for the violence that broke out during Sunday’s Matchday 19 fixture between the two teams.
The match, held at Nana Kronmansah Park, was marred by violent clashes between players and officials, resulting in the tragic death of Asante Kotoko fan Francis Yaw Frimpong, also known as Nana Pooley, who was fatally stabbed during the incident.
In an interview on Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports Show, Nii Darko placed the blame on Awuah, who he claims instigated the violence. According to Nii Darko, Awuah was seen encouraging his fans to disrupt the match.
“What happened during the game is unacceptable. Ignatius Baffour Awuah was seen inciting his fans to interrupt the game. We saw him inviting Kwesi Appiah, but we advised against it,” he said.
“After that, the fans demanded that Pooley leave the stadium. He complied, even without his Asante Kotoko jersey, due to the tense situation. Less than 10 minutes later, we were informed that he had been stabbed.”
Nii Darko further revealed that the Asante Kotoko management informed Awuah of the tragic event, but he failed to show any concern or reach out to find out what had happened.
“He has not even contacted the management of Asante Kotoko to inquire about the situation,” he added.
The case has since been handed over to the police, and Nii Darko expressed hope that justice will be served.
In response to the violence, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has called for an emergency meeting with Premier League clubs, stakeholders, and supporters’ groups on Thursday and Friday.
Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Lydia Donkor has been appointed to lead the investigation into the violent incident.
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