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How Nana Pooley got stabbed in Nsoatre – Kwesi Appiah narrates

Martin Tawiah by Martin Tawiah
February 3, 2025
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Asante Kotoko Interim Management Committee member, James Kwesi Appiah, has shed light on what transpired at the Nana Konamansah Park which led to the death of Kotoko fan Nana Pooley.

The game was marred by controversy, including a brawl involving players from both sides as four players – three Kotoko players and one Nsoatreman player were sent off as a result.

Appiah, speaking with Ghana Sports Page, expressed his frustration over the lack of adequate security at the venue, stating that authorities had promised to deploy 120 police officers, but fewer than 20 were present.


“They told us they would bring 120 police officers, but the number of officers present was not even up to 20.”

“Secondly, when the scuffle happened on the pitch, calm was restored. On what basis did the referee give Kotoko two red cards while Nsoatreman received only one? Both teams’ players were involved in the fight, so how is that fair? ” he told Ghana Sports Page.

According to Appiah, former Member of Parliament (MP) and owner of Nsoatreman FC Ignatius Baffour-Awuah suggested that he join the latter to calm the crowd after an on-field scuffle transcended to the stands.

He continued that, given that Kotoko supporters were outnumbered in the stadium, the visiting fans in the VIP section warned him not to go, fearing for his safety.


“The MP asked me to go and calm the fans down, but it was his supporters causing the trouble, and we were outnumbered. The Kotoko fans at the VIP section said, ‘No, we won’t let you go because it’s risky.’” Kwesi Appiah reveals to African best sports outlets ghanasportspage.com

Appiah alleged that the former MP incited the home supporters to attack Kotoko fans. He recounted how five heavily built men entered the VIP section, demanding to take Nana Pooley and the Ashanti Regional Supporters Chairman, which led to a confrontation that ensued when Kotoko fans questioned the reason for their removal.

“The MP got upset that we didn’t join him on the field and incited the fans to attack us. Five macho men came to the VIP section, saying they wanted to take the deceased Nana Pooley and the Ashanti Regional Supporters Chairman. We asked why since they had done nothing wrong, which led to a fight.” Kwesi Appiah told China based Ghanaian journalist, Sir Martin on ghanasportspage.com.

Appiah revealed that he was caught in the attack as he was struck by a sachet of water during the melee, adding that  Ignatius Baffour-Awuah intervened and halted the violence briefly. He also noted that he exited the venue right after the brief halt.

“I even got hit by a sachet of water in the process. It was only after that incident that the former minister intervened and told the fans to stop, and they finally did. As soon as they stopped, I left the stadium and did not watch the game again.”

He further accounted that the same men who had earlier attempted to remove Pooley were waiting for him at the stadium entrance, where the tragic incident ultimately unfolded.

“What we didn’t know at the time was that the same men who earlier wanted to take Pooley away were waiting for him at the entrance.”

The untimely death of Nana Pooley has sparked outrage among Kotoko fans and football stakeholders, raising serious concerns about security at league venues and fan violence in Ghanaian football. Investigations are ongoing as the football community mourns the loss of a passionate supporter.

Martin Tawiah

Martin Tawiah

My name is Tawiah Martin, you can also call me Ktee. I am a trained journalist, broadcaster and a football commentator. I am a graduate of Berekum college of education 2008 to 2011 academic year. I am a former sports presenter at Success FM (90.9) in Goaso and later joined Fox 97.9 FM in Kumasi. I am currently living in China as a professional English teacher . I’ve managed Ghana sports page 1 since 2014. Our main objective is to help promote Ghana sports so Ghanaians living in abroad especially China will fall in love with Ghana sports. Motto: Respect all but fear none. Contact me on 008613045960827

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