Nsoatreman FC captain, Daniel Afadzwu, has publicly apologized to Asante Kotoko and the family of the late supporter, Pooley, following a tragic incident that occurred during their recent Ghana Premier League clash.
Speaking on behalf of his teammates and the technical staff, Afadzwu expressed deep regret over the unfortunate event, emphasizing that football is meant to unite, not divide.
“We apologize and ask Kotoko for forgiveness. We were all heartbroken on the day of the tragedy. Our sole aim as footballers was to entertain our devoted fans, not to learn of the loss of one of them,” Afadzwu stated.
Acknowledging that the incident happened on Nsoatre, the captain admitted that the club bore a level of responsibility and must seek amends.
“I want to take this opportunity to apologize to the entire football fraternity, especially Asante Kotoko and Pooley’s family. Whatever the circumstances, it happened at our home, making us responsible. We have sinned, and we would like them to forgive us so we can maintain the wonderful friendship we once had,” he told Ghanasportspage.com.
The tragic incident has cast a shadow over Ghanaian football, triggering introduction of new safety measures and tightening security at league venues. However, Afadzwu believes reconciliation is key to moving forward.
“Football brings unity, not separation, and that will not help. I stand in on behalf of all Nsoatreman FC players and the technical team to apologize to Kotoko and ask for pardon,” he concluded.
Meanwhile, Nsoatreman have withdrawn from the league over security concerns after narrowly escaping a near gun attack during their trip to Samreboi for a league game.
