Nsoatreman FC midfielder Michael Ackah Ballack has expressed concern over potential retaliation from Asante Kotoko fans following the tragic stabbing of Kotoko supporter Nana Pooley.
Speaking with GhanaSportsPage, Ackah Ballack admitted that the incident has created an unsettling atmosphere among players, emphasizing their hopes for justice to be served swiftly.
“We are human beings, so obviously, we are afraid. That is why we hope that justice will be served so that it will take pressure off us,” Ballack told Ghana’s best sports outlet, ghanasportspage.com.
Ackah also revealed that players were unaware of the incident immediately after the game and only learned about it in the dressing room.
“For us as players, even after we fought on the pitch, we all spoke normally in the dressing room before we got to hear the news.”
Ackah Ballack also highlighted the unpredictable nature of football careers, noting that some Nsoatreman players could end up playing for Kotoko in the future.
“For some of us, Kotoko might sign us one day because that’s the nature of our job,” he added.
Pooley, a devoted Kotoko fan, tragically lost his life earlier this month, during a league game between Nsoatreman and Asante Kotoko on February 2, 2025.
Asante Kotoko, who put all first-team activities on hold, following the incident have resumed training following a meeting with GFA.
