Executive Council Member of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Nana Oduro Sarfo, has explained why GFA President Kurt Okraku has not been present at meetings regarding the tragic death of Asante Kotoko fan, Francis Yaw Frimpong (Pooley).
According to Oduro Sarfo, Okraku has been in contact with key stakeholders but has been unable to attend in person due to health concerns and being out of the country.
“We have engaged him on the phone, and we would not want to go into the details of the conversation. Since the incident happened, most people have not seen Kurt publicly. He is unwell and currently not in the country,” Oduro Sarfo stated during a meeting with Asante Kotoko executives.
He further assured the Kotoko family and football stakeholders that Okraku’s absence is not due to a lack of concern.
“When I meet Nana, I can tell him more about it. He would have been here if there was nothing wrong. When he recovers, he will be here to engage the Kotoko family and everyone,” he added.
The GFA president has been criticised for his absence from meetings with reports claiming he is out of the country, campaigning for a role on CAF’s executive council.
The tragic incident, which occurred during Kotoko’s league match against Nsoatreman FC, has sparked widespread discussions about security and safety at football matches in Ghana.
