Asante Kotoko commemorate 24th anniversary of May 9

Published on: 09 May 2025

Asante Kotoko have marked the 24th anniversary of the May 9 disaster with a solemn message calling for an end to violence at match centres. 

Twenty four years ago, 126 people lost their lives at the Accra Sports Stadium during a game between the Porcupine Warriors and Hearts of Oak.

It was the biggest football disaster in the country and Africa, leaving a bitter mark in the history of the country's football.

In remembrance of the day, Kotoko posted: "24 years ago today, a thick dark cloud engulfed our country, not from flames but from the tragedy of losing 126 innocent lives to a stadium disaster. As we observe this day in grief, we will continue to mourn our fallen sons and daughters and forever stand against any form of violence at our match venues."

The Reds, who have established their stance against hooliganism, lost a fan early this year following their game against Nsoatreman FC.

Hearts of Oak also took to social media to post: "Rivals on the pitch, united in grief. Today, we pause to honour those we lost on that tragic day. Gone but never forgotten. 24 years on, their memory lives in every kick, every chant, every moment of silence. Drop a heart if you remember. "

 

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