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Nana Pooley’s killer identified – Asante Kotoko PRO

Samuel Appiah — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 16:43:29 +0000

The Communications Director of Asante Kotoko, Samuel Sarfo Duku, has disclosed that an individual identified as Brimah is responsible for the fatal stabbing of the club’s supporter, Francis Yaw Frimpong, popularly known as Nana Pooley.

Pooley was tragically killed on February 2, 2025, during a Matchday 19 fixture of the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League between Nsoatreman FC and Kotoko at Nana Koronamansah Park.

Speaking to the media after attending court proceedings on Monday, February 17, 2025, Duku confirmed that Brimah, who remains on the run, was the perpetrator.

“Now it means that one person is still at large; he’s called Brimah. The police, per their facts, said that he actually stabbed the deceased person to death,” Sarfo Duku said.

“In fact, according to the police, and I’m referring to their facts, which are now a public document, all the accused persons have admitted that it was that guy called Brimah, who is now at large, that stabbed Pooley to death,” he added.

Meanwhile, seven individuals, including the owner of Nsoatreman FC, Ignatius Baffour Awuah, have been arrested in connection with the case.

A one-week observation in memory of Nana Pooley was held on Sunday in Kumasi.

In response to the tragic incident and growing concerns over hooliganism, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has introduced stricter matchday protocols, which all clubs are required to adhere to.

Asante Kotoko appoint new head of Public Relations

Samuel Appiah — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 11:36:22 +0000

Asante Kotoko has officially named Lawyer Samuel Sarfo Duku as the club’s new Head of Public Relations.

A seasoned legal practitioner and communications expert, Mr. Duku brings extensive experience and professionalism to the role.

Having previously served in a similar capacity at the club, his deep understanding of Kotoko’s culture, values, and vision—coupled with his legal expertise—makes him the ideal choice to lead the club’s PR efforts.

The club emphasized that his appointment does not signify a shift in their communication strategy but rather reinforces their commitment to transparency and clarity in all engagements.

In a related development, Asante Kotoko has announced its withdrawal from all football activities following the tragic passing of dedicated supporter Francis Frimpong, popularly known as ‘Nana Pooley.’

The unfortunate incident occurred during their Ghana Premier League matchday 19 fixture against Nsoatreman FC over the weekend.

Nana Yaw Amponsah’s tenure as CEO not a failure – Ex-club chief

Samuel Appiah — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 13:47:24 +0000

Former Administrative Manager and Head of Legal Affairs of Asante Kotoko, Samuel Sarfo Duku, says Nana Yaw Amponsah’s tenure as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) was not a failure.

The enterprising football administrator was handed a three-year mandate as the CEO of the club in August 2020.

However, Otumfuo has dissolved both the management and the board of directors following the expiration of their mandate.

He won the Premier League title in his three years stay at the club.

Asked about what he makes of Amponsah’s tenure as CEO, Sarfo Duku called for a proper introspection to be done by the Club’s life patron.

“Before we can make a definite conclusion, we would have to analyze the terms of reference vis a vis what he was able to achieve,” he told Citi Sports.

“Generally, if you look at the performance of the team, I don’t think they fared badly at all.”

“With the divisions between the management team and the Board, which led to the dissolution of the Board, I would say he did not perform up to people’s expectations.”

“Before he [Nana Yaw Amponsah] came, the expectations of the fans were so high. But I think he has done his part. Others are saying that he would have performed better if he were to be given another chance, but the issues were such that Otumfuo thought otherwise.

“So I won’t say he is a failure, I would say he did not perform to people’s expectations,” he added.

In addition, the club secured sponsorships that will give the team the needed push with the objective of restoring the club to its past glory once results are produced on the field of play.

Meanwhile, a four-member Interim Management Committee has been named to steer the run.

They include Nana Apinkra Akwasi Awua who is the Kontomponiaferehene and a chartered accountant, former Black Stars coach, James Kwesi Appiah, Dr Prosper Narteh Ogum, who has been named the new head coach, and Emmanuel Newton Dasoberi, who will serve as the administrative manager.

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