Read Asante Kotoko's emotional tribute to Pooley
Francis Frimpong was a fan of Asante Kotoko
Asante Kotoko, on Thursday, March 6, 2025, bid a final farewell to their loyal fan, Francis Frimpong, popularly known as Pooley, who was fatally stabbed during Asante Kotoko’s game against Nsoatreman SC on February 2, 2025.
The club paid a heartfelt tribute to him, expressing how significant he was to the Kotoko family, and acknowledging the pain of the loss while encouraging fans to continue to uphold the values he represented.
The club also assured his family that his loss has earned them an “unshakable family” and that every fan within Asante Kotoko would forever stand with them.
For Pooley, Asante Kotoko, in the statement, vowed again to ensure his name forever echoes through the Baba Yara Stadium.
The funeral saw various clubs from the country, fans, and the leadership of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) pay their last respects to the deceased.
In an official statement by the club, they expressed their profound gratitude to sympathizers who stood by them during difficult times.
Read the full tribute below:
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