Resurfaced Video Shows Late Nana Pooley Recalling Threats from Nsoatreman Fans

Resurfaced Video Shows Late Nana Pooley Recalling Threats from Nsoatreman Fans

  • Francis Yaw Frimpong, affectionately called Nana Pooley, was stabbed to death on Sunday, February 2, 2025
  • The passionate Kotoko fan, unfortunately, met his untimely death after his side's Ghana League clash with Nsoatreman
  • Following this unfortunate incident, an old video of Pooley narrating threats from Nsoatreman fans has emerged

A resurfaced video of the late Francis Yaw Frimpong, also known as Nana Pooley, recounting how Nsoatreman fans strongly warned him never to visit their stadium has emerged.

The Ghanaian football community is in mourning following the tragic death of the staunch Asante Kotoko supporter.

Resurfaced Video Shows Late Nana Pooley Recalling Threats from Nsoatreman Fans
An old video of Pooley narrating threats from Nsoatreman fans has emerged. Photo: @AsanteKotoko_SC.
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The devoted Kotoko fan was reportedly murdered after a heated altercation during a Ghana Premier League fixture.

The heartbreaking incident occurred on Sunday, February 2, 2025, when the Porcupine Warriors faced Nsoatreman FC, as reported by Modern Ghana.

Pooley, a well-known figure among Kotoko supporters, was stabbed in a confrontation following his club’s 1-0 defeat—an encounter that sadly led to his demise.

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News of his passing has sent shockwaves throughout the football fraternity, leaving many grappling with the tragic circumstances of his death.

The incident has also raised serious concerns about fan safety and security at Ghanaian league venues, Asaase Radio reports.

Pooley’s chilling warning in resurfaced footage

As tributes pour in, a resurfaced video has surfaced in which Pooley recounted being warned not to set foot at the Nana Koramansah Park.

According to him, Nsoatreman fans were displeased after he stated he would rather see them relegated than Asante Kotoko's fierce rivals, Hearts of Oak.

"Nsoatreman fans have warned me not to come to their stadium. They’ve been threatening me, saying I disrespected them for saying they should be relegated instead of Hearts of Oak," he told Wontumi Radio.

In the video, Pooley also offered an apology to the Chairman of Nsoatreman for his remarks.

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Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that an emotional video from Nana Pooley’s wedding had surfaced online, adding to the sorrow surrounding his tragic passing.

The footage shows Pooley looking dapper in a white tuxedo as he stands beside his radiant bride, Yaa Gifty.

Eyewitness points accusing fingers at ex-Minister

YEN.com.gh also reported that an eyewitness has alleged that former Minister of Employment, Ignatius Baffour-Awuah, played a role in inciting the violence that led to Nana Pooley’s tragic death.

According to Amponsah, tensions escalated after Baffour-Awuah reacted angrily when Kotoko’s Head of Technical Directorate, Kwasi Appiah, declined to follow him onto the pitch to help defuse the situation.

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Source: YEN.com.gh

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Isaac Darko (Sports Editor) Isaac Darko is a Sports Editor at Yen, boasting over 10 years of experience in the media industry. He has produced award-winning TV shows such as "Football 360" and "Sports XTRA" on ViaSat 1/Kwese TV. Isaac began his career as an Assistant Producer at TV3 Ghana Limited (Media General) and also contributed as a Writer and Weekend Editor for Pulse Ghana. He earned his bachelor's degree in Communication Studies from the Ghana Institute of Journalism (now University of Media, Arts and Communication). Email: isaac.darko@sportsbrief.com.