Hundreds of fans show up in Kumasi as Asante Kotoko hold vigil for Nana Pooley

Hundreds of fans showed up at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Saturday evening to hold a vigil for the late Francis Yaw Frimpong, popularly know as Nana Pooley.The staunch Asante Kotoko supporter sadly passed away last week during the game between the Porcupine Warriors and Nsoatreman FC.Nana Pooley died tragically after he was stabbed to death following the violence which broke during the Ghana Premier League encounter.In showing their respect to Nana Pooley, the fans gathered at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium with lighted candles as they sang and chanted his name. They also held placards with the inscription 'Justice for Nana Pooley.'Joining the fans were players, the management team and technical staff of the club.Following the death of the supporter, the Ghana Football Association suspended matchday 20 games in the Premier League while investigations was opened into the murder of Nana Pooley.The Ghana FA met the Ghana Police Service to discuss issues relating to the safety and security of fans before the league resumes.Meanwhile, the police have made some arrests as part of their investigations with the hunt for Pooley's killer a top priority for the service.Asante Kotoko lost the game in Nsuatre 1-0 but sit top of the Ghana Premier League table. Read Full Story