Asante Kotoko head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum believes that securing the Ghana Premier League title would be the perfect tribute to Nana Pooley, the devoted fan who was tragically murdered during their match against Nsoatreman FC in early February.After weeks of football suspension, Kotoko resumed training on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at the Adako Jachie training grounds.Speaking to his players, Ogum urged them to channel their efforts into honouring Pooleyâ??s memory on the

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kurt Okraku, has made an emotional appeal for information to help identify the killer of Yaw Frimpong, popularly known as Nana Pooley.Meeting with Asante Kotoko for the first time since Pooleyâ??s tragic death, Okraku urged eyewitnesses to come forward and assist in ensuring justice.â??When that tragic act occurred in Nsoatre, there was someone present with the person who took Nana Pooleyâ??s life. That person must be honest with

The Girls for Goals initiative has entered its implementation phase, empowering Ghana's youth through football. By leveraging sports and education as tools, the project aims to transform the lives of young boys and girls in the Volta Region and beyond, fostering personal growth, leadership skills, and a brighter future.The project team visited Dornorgbor and Avete M/A Basic Schools in the Anloga, Volta Region, where students honed their football skills and Education as they

Black Satellites assistant coach, Fatawu Salifu, has called on security personnel stationed at match venues to prioritize their duties and maintain professionalism instead of watching matches as spectators.Former Heart of Lions coach's comments come in the wake of the tragic death of Asante Kotoko supporter Francis â??Nana Pooleyâ?? Frimpong.He was fatally stabbed during a Ghana Premier League match at Nana Koromansah II Stadium on February 2.The issue has sparked widespread

Sunyani West Member of Parliament, Hon. Millicent Yeboah Amankwah, has called for a re-assessment of security measures and stadia before the Ghana Premier League matches resume.The Ghana Football Association has put the league on hold in the aftermath of a fatal hooliganism incident.Her comments come in the wake of the tragic death of Asante Kotoko supporter Francis â??Nana Pooleyâ?? Frimpong, who was fatally stabbed during a Ghana Premier League match at Nana Koromansah II

Ghana FA Cup Committee Chairman, Wilson Arthur, has called on clubs to set aside their fears and approach this weekendâ??s Round of 16 fixtures with a competitive mindset.He assured all stakeholders that stringent security measures have been put in place to ensure a safe environment for teams, officials, and fans.His remarks follow recent incidents of violence in Ghanaian football, including the tragic killing of Asante Kotoko supporter Francis Yaw â??Pooleyâ? Frimpong.The

The Referees Committee has confirmed the match officials for Matchday 12 of the Malta Guinness Womenâ??s Premier League.The fixtures, scheduled from February 22 to February 24, 2025, will take place across various venues.Saturday, February 22, 2025 Faith Ladies vs Army Ladies Venue: Carl Reindorf Park Referee: Mercy Boakyewaa Gyan Assistants: Adwoa Agyeiwaa & Lucy Marfo 4th Referee: Christiana Owusua Ampomah Match Commissioner: Vivian Nkrumah Venue Media Officer:

Chairman of the Ghana FA Cup Committee, Wilson Arthur, has assured fans and stakeholders that robust security arrangements will be in place for the upcoming Round of 16 matches this weekend.His statement comes in the wake of rising concerns over recent instances of hooliganism in Ghana football, including the tragic death of Asante Kotoko supporter Francis Yaw â??Pooleyâ? Frimpong.A referee was also attacked during a Division One League game between Elimina Sharks and Swedru

Ghana Premier League heavyweights Kumasi Asante Kotoko and Accra Hearts of Oak have announced significant progress in efforts to transition the league into an autonomous entity.The development follows a joint meeting between the clubs and the Ghana Football Association (GFA) earlier this week.The two most successful clubs in Ghana's history have been vocal about the need for changes in the leagueâ??s structure following the tragic death of Asante Kotoko supporter Francis

The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku arrived in Kumasi on Thursday morning ahead of his visit to giants Asante Kotoko and family of deceased fan Nana Frimpong, better known as 'Pooley'. The President is in the country's second largest city, Kumasi, to solidarize with Asante Kotoko in the wake of the unfortunate demise of passionate and devoted fan Pooley.Mr Okraku will be at the club's secretariat to hold a meeting

Chairman of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Sports, Wisdom Kobena Woyome, has thrown his support behind the Ghana Football Associationâ??s (GFA) decision to retain Otto Addo as the head coach of the Black Stars.Following Ghanaâ??s failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), there was widespread criticism and calls for the dismissal of the 49-year-old coach. Addo, who was reappointed in March 2024 on a three-year contract with an option for an additional

A Sunyani District Court has granted bail to Agyemang Duah Owusu, a 42-year-old police inspector standing trial for the murder of popular Asante Kotoko fan, Francis Frimpong, also known as Nana Pooley.Owusu was granted bail to the sum of GH¢300,000 with two sureties during a court sitting on February 17, 2025, according to a Graphic Sports report. He is required to submit his passport to the court registry within three days as part of his bail conditions.The court also reviewed

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council member, George Afriyie, has called on the current administration, led by Kurt Okraku, to tap into the expertise of Augustine Ahinful.Ahinful, who previously served on the FA Cup Committee, unexpectedly stepped away from his role. However, Afriyie believes his wealth of knowledge could be valuable to Ghanaian football.Speaking in an interview with Sporty FM, Afriyie praised the former Borussia Dortmund striker, recalling his

Former Ghana Football Association President, Kwesi Nyantakyi, has described the Accra High Courtâ??s decision to discharge him on February 13, 2025, as confirmation of his long-standing belief that he was unfairly targeted in the Number 12 exposé, which was released on June 6, 2018.In a statement following the ruling, Nyantakyi expressed gratitude to his family, legal representativesâ??Sory@Lawâ??friends, and supporters who stood by him throughout the prolonged legal

Asante Kotoko have revealed that a decision on their return to action in the Ghana Premier League will be announced on Monday, February 24, 2025. Earlier, the Porcupine Warriors suspended all first team activities, including training to demand for justice for Nana Pooley, a fan who was fatally stabbed to death during their game against Nsoatreman FC on February 2, 2025.However, after a series of meetings with the Ghana Police and the Ghana Football Association, the team resumed

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has engaged the Ghana Supporters Union (GSU) on key issues affecting Ghanaian football following the tragic death of Kotoko fan Nana Pooley, who was fatally stabbed during a Ghana Premier League match against Nsoatreman in Nsoatre.The meeting at the GFA headquarters addressed concerns over matchday security and the need for enhanced safety measures.Okraku condemned the incident, urging calm and unity among supporters to ensure