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LIVESTREAMING: Funeral of late Asante Kotoko fan Nana Pooley

Pooley was murdered during a melee between fans and players of Asante Kotoko and Nsoatreman FC during a Ghana Premier League match on February 2, 2025.

Following the incident, a number of arrests have been made, including the owner of Nsoatreman FC, Ignatius Baffour-Awuah.

The main suspect, whose name has been given as Braimah, however, remains at large, with reports indicating that he has fled to Senegal.

According to police reports, Braimah fled to Senegal through the Ivory Coast after seeking cover at the house of his girlfriend, who has also been arrested.

Meanwhile, the Asantehene, Otumfuo, has adopted the children of Pooley and offered to take care of them.

The funeral is expected to have in attendance representatives from Manhyia, players and management of Asante Kotoko, as well as reps from Accra Hearts of Oak.

The Ghana Football Association are expected to be in attendance alongside clubs in the Ghana Premier League.

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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