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Asante Kotoko has confirmed the tragic death of one of its supporters following violent clashes during their Ghana Premier League Matchday 19 fixture against Nsoatreman FC at the Nana Koramansah Park today.
In an official statement, the club revealed that the fan sustained fatal injuries during the post-match violence and later passed away at the Sunyani Hospital.
The highly contested game ended in a 1-0 defeat for Asante Kotoko, but tensions escalated both on and off the pitch. Players from both sides clashed, prompting the referee to issue four red cards. The situation worsened after the final whistle, leading to violent confrontations between rival supporters.
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Kotoko, in its statement, strongly condemned the “violent and unacceptable incidents,” emphasising that from the moment of their arrival, the team was subjected to hostility and confrontations from sections of the home supporters.
“Missiles were thrown at our bench on multiple occasions, creating an unsafe environment for our players and officials,” the statement read.
The situation deteriorated further when Kotoko’s head of media suffered a serious ear injury after being struck by an object. Additionally, some supporters invaded the pitch and physically attacked Kotoko goalkeeper Mohammed Camara while also hurling missiles at him.
Beyond the incidents on the field, reports indicate that media personnel and Kotoko supporters who travelled from Kumasi were also targeted.
The violence turned deadly when one Kotoko supporter was stabbed during the clashes. The club later confirmed his tragic passing at Sunyani Hospital.
“This senseless loss of life is devastating, and we extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and the entire Asante Kotoko fraternity,” the club stated.
Kotoko has urged the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to launch an immediate investigation to ensure those responsible are held accountable.
The club also reported extensive damage to valuable equipment, including laptops, communication devices, and audio-visual gadgets belonging to the technical team.
Expressing deep concern over the persistence of hooliganism in Ghanaian football, Kotoko warned that such incidents endanger players, officials, media personnel, and supporters.
“Football must be played in a secure and fair environment, and these acts of violence must not be tolerated,” the statement added.
Kotoko has assured its full cooperation with the GFA in any investigation and called for stronger security measures at league venues to prevent future tragedies.
This latest incident raises serious concerns about fan safety and stadium security in Ghanaian football, with growing calls for authorities to take decisive action against perpetrators of violence.
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