Ghana Premier League clubs have committed to ensure violent clashes witnessed at the Nsoatreman FC- Kumasi Asante Kotoko SC league game aren’t repeated.
As such, the clubs have agreed to enhanced security protocols at league games once the Ghana League resumes; league games have been suspended following the death of Kotoko fan Francis Yaw “Pooley” Frimpong when Nsoatreman played against Kotoko in a Matchweek 19 game in the 2024-2025 season.
In a related development, six individuals including Nsoatreman FC’s Executive Chairman Ignatius Baffour Awuah have been arrested in connection with Pooley’s death.
The clubs agreed to these enhanced security protocols after an emergency meeting with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) at the association’s headquarters.
This is the latest round of meetings involving the GFA and league representatives; On Wednesday, February 5, members of the GFA Executive Council and Kotoko officials met with the Inspector General of Police, George Dampare.
With a heavy heart , we announce the untimely demise of our beloved supporter, Frimpong Yaw Francis, whose life was taken by some hooligans at the Nsoatre Park during our #GOLM19 game against Nsoatreman F.C
Our deepest condolences to the family. pic.twitter.com/1jl2RqURj2
— Asante Kotoko SC – 2X CAF CL Winners🥇 (@AsanteKotoko_SC) February 2, 2025
GFA Officials, Kotoko officials met the IGP to discuss matters related to the violent clashes that took place at Nsoatre during and after the game between Kotoko and Nsoatreman #CitiSports pic.twitter.com/fIIByb5eZT
— Yaw Adjei-Mintah (@YawMintYM) February 5, 2025
According to GFA Executive Council member Frederick Acheampong who spoke after meeting the IGP, the GFA held a meeting via Zoom with representatives from the Access Bank Division One League and have planned to meet supporter groups of Ghana League clubs on Friday, February 7.
Scroll down to read the statement from the Ghana League clubs agreeing to enhanced security protocols at game venues after meeting with the GFA.
“In the meeting held on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at the GFA Secretariat, all Premier League Clubs have agreed to an enhanced match day security protocols. These enhanced protocols will form basis of an Executive Council meeting of the GFA on Friday, February 7, 2025 after which the comprehensive guidelines shall be published ahead of the resumption of the premier league season.”
“We pledge to work hand-in-hand with the Ghana Football Association (GFA), the Security agencies and other stakeholders to ensure that those responsible for these criminal acts are apprehended and brought to justice. Together, we pledge to create a safe and enjoyable environment for all football fans and stakeholders.”
