President Kurt E.S Okraku to hold crunch meeting with supporters' leadership over crown violence on Friday

Published on: 05 February 2025

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku will hold a crunch meeting with club supporters leadership on Friday February 7, 2025, f

ollowing the tragic death of a football fan during a match between Asante Kotoko and Nsoatreman FC.

This incident has raised significant concerns about fan violence and safety within the Ghanaian football community, prompting the need for immediate intervention from football authorities.

The meeting, aimed at engaging supporters' leadership, will focus on addressing the culture of violence and fostering a spirit of unity and non-violence among football fans.

Key topics likely to be discussed include improving fans behaviour, strengthening security measures, educating fans on responsible support and collaboration with the law enforcement agencies amongst others.

This meeting highlights the GFA's commitment to addressing the underlying issues of fan violence and prioritizing the safety of football participants and spectators.

It is expected that the outcome of the meeting will result in stronger measures to prevent similar incidents and foster a safer, more positive football culture in Ghana.

The GFA is collaborating with law enforcement and other stakeholders to ensure the perpetrators of the crime are brought to justice and to prevent such tragedies in the future.

This incident has sparked discussions on the need for improved crowd management and stricter enforcement of safety regulations in Ghanaian football.

Football violence has long been a concern in Ghana. In 2001, a riot in Accra led to over 120 deaths. Sunday’s match was also marred by crowd trouble, with fans throwing objects onto the pitch and storming the field to attack players and officials.

Asante Kotoko’s goalkeeper, Mohammed Camara, was reportedly assaulted by “pitch invaders” during the chaos.

In response to the tragedy, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has banned Nsoatreman from using their home ground, Nana Koramansah Park, and postponed the next round of league matches. The GFA stated, “Such acts have no place in Ghanaian football,” vowing to take decisive action.

Authorities have launched an investigation into Pooley’s death, while calls grow for stricter security at match venues. Despite previous sanctions, including fines and stadium bans, violence remains a persistent issue in Ghanaian football, raising concerns over the effectiveness of current measures.

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