Otumfuo's Education Fund to Cater for Late Pooley's Children, Fans Hail His Royal Majesty
- Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has adopted the children of Nana Pooley through his educational fund
- The king of the Asantes will take care of the children of the supporter who died during a Kotoko game
- The Porcupine Warriors have vowed to not return to football after their demands are met by the Ghana FA
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Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the king of the Asante, has adopted the children of staunch Asante Kotoko supporter, Francis Yaw Frimpong.
The supporter tragically lost his life during the game between Asante Kotoko and Nsoatreman FC in Nsuatre last week.
The news of the passing of the supporter, popularly known as Nana Pooley, has left Ghanaians in a state of mourning.

Source: Twitter
Nana Pooley was survived by his wife, whom he got married to six months ago and his children.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the life patron of the club, has decided to cater for the children through his educational fund, as reported by Sporty FM.
How fans reacted to the news:
@Asante_nation posted:
"KOTOKOWURA, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has adopted late Pooley's children, secures their education through His education fund. “God Bless The King” Nana Pooley says!
@Thevokofficial added:
HRM Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, owner of Asante Kotoko and Chancellor of KNUST, has graciously adopted the children of the late Kotoko Supporter, Pooley. In a commendable initiative, he has through an educational fund ensured their continued educational growth.
@onua951fm wrote:
Heartwarming decision by the Asantehere relating to Nana Pooley's kids.
@obengs49 tweeted:
Long live the King
@Alberto_1ne added:
The benefit of been an Ashanti but I wish he can do it among other homes too
@PrinceBlitz wrote:
Agya bi Wu a, AGYA bi te ase ampa. Mo Piawwwwwwww Nana SEI TUTU
@LevelLevelgh1 added:
This is what I was expecting Otumfuo to do. This is good news...
@rauf_alaba added:
A kindhearted king with a great initiative. May Allah bless you more
Kotoko vows to not return to football
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that the leadership of Kumasi Asante Kotoko have sent the Ghana Football Association a clear message over their stance with regards to returning to action.
The Porcupine Warriors have suspended all first team activities following the passing of staunch supporter Francis Yaw Frimpong, popularly known as Nana Pooley.
The Asante Kotoko supporter tragically lost his life during the game between the Kumasi-based giants and Nsoatreman FC in Nsuatre on Sunday, February 2, 2025.
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Source: YEN.com.gh