The Ghanaian football community came together on Thursday, March 6, 2025, to bid a final farewell to Yaw Frimpong, popularly known as ‘Nana Pooley,’ a devoted Asante Kotoko fan who tragically lost his life after being stabbed during a Ghana Premier League match.
The emotional funeral ceremony, held at Heroes Park, Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi, was attended by a sea of mourners, including family, friends, football administrators, and supporters.
Nana Pooley’s untimely death sent shockwaves through the football community, sparking widespread outrage and calls for justice.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, led a high-powered delegation to the funeral, which included Executive Council members, Regional Football Association Chairmen, and club officials.
The presence of these dignitaries underscored the significance of Nana Pooley’s life and the impact of his tragic death on the football community.
Asante Kotoko, the club Nana Pooley passionately supported, was well-represented at the funeral.
The team’s management and players were in attendance, paying their respects to the slain fan.
The club had previously announced a temporary withdrawal from all football activities as a mark of respect for Nana Pooley.
The funeral ceremony was a poignant moment for the club and its supporters, who came together to celebrate Nana Pooley’s life and mourn his passing.
The Ghanaian football community has been left reeling from Nana Pooley’s tragic death, with many calling for increased security measures at football matches.
In the days leading up to the funeral, Bechem United offered a GHC 100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of Nana Pooley’s killer.
The gesture underscored the widespread outrage and condemnation of the senseless violence that claimed Nana Pooley’s life.
BY Issah Olegor
