- Asante Kotoko resumes training after temporary suspension
- Club maintains stance against competing in official matches
- Training resumption aimed at ensuring players' physical and mental well-being
Asante Kotoko’s first team is set to resume training today, February 19, 2025, after a temporary suspension of all football-related activities in response to the tragic death of one of their supporters, Francis Frimpong.
Frimpong, who was widely known as Pooley, was fatally stabbed during a Premier League match between Kotoko and Nsoatreman FC at Nana Kronmansah Park in Nsoatre. Following the incident, the club decided to halt all football activities in mourning.
In an official statement released on Tuesday, Asante Kotoko confirmed that, after consultations with their medical team, the decision had been made to resume training to help maintain the physical and mental well-being of their players.
“After careful consideration and consultations with our medical department, the club has been advised that our senior team should resume training from tomorrow to ensure the physical and mental well-being of our players,” the statement read.
Despite the return to training, the club emphasized that this decision does not indicate a return to competitive action.
“We also want to make it abundantly clear that this decision to resume training does not in any way alter our stance regarding footballing activities. Our position remains unchanged; we will not compete in any official matches until meaningful and decisive actions are taken to secure justice and protect the future of our game,” the statement further added.
Asante Kotoko had previously held a one-week memorial service for Francis Frimpong at the Baba Yara Stadium to honor his memory.
The Round of 16 fixtures for the MTN FA Cup are scheduled to take place this weekend, with Asante Kotoko among the teams originally set to participate.
