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We Will Play At Baba Yara Stadium – Asante Kotoko IMC Chairman
05 Mar

We Will Play At Baba Yara Stadium – Asante Kotoko IMC Chairman

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Asante Kotoko Interim Management Committee (IMC) Chairman, Nana Apinkra, has reaffirmed the club’s commitment to playing home games at the Baba Yara Stadium, despite its recent rejection by the Club Licensing Board over security concerns. Speaking on Oyerepa FM, Nana Apinkra emphasized the stadium’s significance to Kotoko and dismissed any plans to relocate. “If Baba Yara Stadium does not meet the requirements, then where else are we supposed to go?” he questioned. “This is our home, we have no other place to play our games. We will play at the Baba Yara Stadium,” he insisted. The 2024/25 Ghana Premier League…
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Asante Kotoko Announce Decision To Return To Football
24 Feb

Asante Kotoko Announce Decision To Return To Football

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Asante Kotoko has announced their return to competitive football following the final burial rites of their late supporter, Francis Frimpong, popularly known as Nana Pooley. The club temporarily withdrew from all football activities after Nana Pooley’s tragic passing at Nana Kronmansah Park in Nsoatre during a Matchday 19 fixture against Nsoatreman FC. Despite resuming training on Wednesday, Kotoko opted out of the FA Cup Round of 16 matches. However, during a press conference, the club’s Head of Public Relations, Lawyer Sarfo Duku, confirmed that Kotoko will return to action after the burial of their devoted fan. With the funeral rites…
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Prosper Ogum Urges Kotoko Players To Honour Late Nana Pooley With League Title
21 Feb

Prosper Ogum Urges Kotoko Players To Honour Late Nana Pooley With League Title

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Asante Kotoko head coach, Prosper Narteh Ogum, has called on his players to dedicate their efforts to the late Francis Frimpong by winning the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League title. Frimpong, widely known as Nana Pooley, tragically lost his life during Kotoko’s Matchday 19 clash against Nsoatreman FC at the Nana Kronmansah Park in Nsoatre, leading to the temporary suspension of the league. Despite the setback, Kotoko resumed training on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at the Adako Jachie training grounds. Addressing the team, Ogum urged his players to channel their grief into motivation on the field. “It’s unfortunate, but we must…
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Kotoko Resumes Training Today, Maintains League Boycott Over Fan’s Tragic Death
19 Feb

Kotoko Resumes Training Today, Maintains League Boycott Over Fan’s Tragic Death

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Players and technical staff of Asante Kotoko have resumed training on Wednesday, February 19, after discussions with the club’s medical department. In a statement released on Tuesday, February 18, the club confirmed that while training for fitness purposes, they will not participate in competitive matches until significant measures are implemented to address security concerns within the league "After careful consideration and consultations with our medical department, the club has been advised that our senior team should resume training from tomorrow to ensure the physical and mental well-being of our players." "While the pain of recent events still lingers, we recognize…
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Ghana Police identify Pooley’s killer – Kotoko lawyer Sarfo Duku confirms
18 Feb

Ghana Police identify Pooley’s killer – Kotoko lawyer Sarfo Duku confirms

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Lawyer Samuel Sarfo Duku, the spokesperson for Asante Kotoko, indicates that there have been advancements in the ongoing legal battle for Francis “Nana Pooley” Frimpong’s justice. The Porcupine Warriors demanded justice for the fan earlier on Monday, February 17, when the parties to the murder case appeared in court. During Kotoko’s match against Nsoatreman on matchday 19 of the Ghana Premier League, Pooley was stabbed in Nsoatre and died as a result. The Asante Kotoko Communication Director, Sarfo Duku, told Gideon Okyere Anim on Original TV after yesterday’s hearing that the police had managed to identify the person responsible for…
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Nsoatreman FC, Asante Kotoko Players Charged By GFA
04 Feb

Nsoatreman FC, Asante Kotoko Players Charged By GFA

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The Disciplinary Committee of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has charged players from both Nsoatreman FC and Asante Kotoko following their unsporting behaviour during their Matchday 19 clash at Nana Kronmansah Park on Sunday. Six Nsoatreman FC players—Stephen Diyou (who was sent off after a brawl), Frank Dongballe, Abdul Rahaman Mohammed, Walid Neymar Fuseini, Mohammed Issaka, and Eric Osei Bonsu—have been charged under Section 12(1)(j) of the GFA Disciplinary Code, 2019, for misconduct and unsporting actions. For Asante Kotoko, Justice Blay, Mohammed Camara, Gilbani O’Neil Ndongani Samba, and Andres Ntim Manu are facing similar charges. Blay and Camara received red…
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Asante Kotoko Fan Stabbed To Death During Nsoatreman FC Clash
03 Feb

Asante Kotoko Fan Stabbed To Death During Nsoatreman FC Clash

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A member of the Asante Kotoko Supporters’ Communication Team, Francis Yaw Frimpong, widely known as Nana Pooley, has tragically lost his life after being stabbed by unidentified individuals. The incident happened during their Ghana Premier League match against Nsoatreman FC on Sunday in Nsoatre. The Porcupine Warriors were visiting Nana Kronmansah Park for the Matchday 19 clash. The Club in a statement confirmed that Nana Pooley was fatally stabbed following an altercation during the game’s second half. Despite being rushed to the Sunyani Regional Hospital, he was pronounced dead upon arrival, having suffered multiple chest wounds. Asante Kotoko has condemned…
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Asante Kotoko Sign Michael Sefah On One-And-A-Half-Year Deal From Port City
24 Jan

Asante Kotoko Sign Michael Sefah On One-And-A-Half-Year Deal From Port City

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Asante Kotoko has confirmed the signing of defender Michael Sefah on a one-and-a-half-year contract. The 29-year-old joined the Porcupine Warriors from lower-division side Port City FC on transfer deadline day. The centre-back, who can also operate as a defensive midfielder, has previously played for Liberty Professionals and Medeama Sporting Club, where he gained valuable top-flight experience. Asante Kotoko coach Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum expressed his satisfaction with the signing of the defender. “Michael is a fantastic addition to our team. His ability to play both as a centre-back and in defensive midfield gives us great tactical flexibility,” he told the…
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Our Target Is To Win The Premier League Title – Asante Kotoko Striker
21 Jan

Our Target Is To Win The Premier League Title – Asante Kotoko Striker

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Asante Kotoko striker Kwame Opoku has reaffirmed the club’s ambition to clinch the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League title. After a slow start to the season, the Porcupine Warriors have regained their form, remaining unbeaten in their last seven matches. Kotoko wrapped up the first half of the season in third place with 31 points. Discussing their title hopes, Opoku, who has netted five goals in just four games, emphasized that their goal is to win the league. “Every big club aims to win the Premier League title and that is our aim,” he told Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports Show. “We…
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Asante Kotoko’s Head Coach, Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum, Has Praised Striker Kwame Opoku’s Goal-Scoring Abilities, Calling It “Fantastic.”
20 Jan

Asante Kotoko’s Head Coach, Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum, Has Praised Striker Kwame Opoku’s Goal-Scoring Abilities, Calling It “Fantastic.”

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Asante Kotoko’s head coach, Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum, has praised striker Kwame Opoku’s goal-scoring abilities, calling it “fantastic.” Opoku continued his impressive form by scoring in the Porcupine Warriors’ dominant 4-1 victory over debutants Vision FC at Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday. Since his return to Kotoko, Opoku has found the back of the net five times, showcasing his consistent form. In his post-match press conference, Dr. Ogum shared his excitement over Opoku’s performance, saying, “If you look at his goal-scoring abilities, fantastic. Look at the goals he scored today—brilliant goals, top marksman goals… and I’m so happy for him.”…
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