A tragic incident occurred following Asante Kotoko's defeat to Nsoatreman on Sunday, January 2, 2025, as a passionate supporter of the club was stabbed to death.
According to an official statement released by the club, the fan was fatally stabbed during an altercation after the match.
Multiple reports indicate that the deceased, identified as 'Pooley', was stabbed five times and later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital despite efforts to save his life.
The circumstances leading to the attack remain unclear, but eyewitness accounts suggest tensions flared between rival supporters after the game, escalating into violence.