Kumasi-based giants Asante Kotoko have officially withdrawn from the Ghana Premier League (GPL) following the tragic incident that led to the death of their supporter, Francis Yaw Frimpong.
In a statement released by the club, Kotoko management reaffirmed their stance to suspend all footballing activities of the senior team until justice is served and necessary measures are put in place to prevent similar acts of violence in Ghanaian football.
Our stance remains unchanged; we will not resume footballing duties until justice is served, and concrete steps are taken to prevent such barbaric acts from ever happening again,” the club stated.
While all on-field football activities have been put on hold, Kotoko management has made provisions for their juvenile players and injured footballers requiring rehabilitation, allowing them access to the training centre.
This decision comes amid widespread calls for an end to violence and hooliganism in Ghanaian football, with Kotoko urging the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and relevant authorities to ensure meaningful reforms.
The clubs’ stance is significant in seeking justice for their late supporter.
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