Owner of Nations FC, Dr. Kwame Kyei, has expressed deep disappointment in the state of Ghanaian football, stating that the country has failed to learn from the tragic death of Francis Frimpong, popularly known as Nana Pooley.
His comments come in the wake of a chaotic incident during Nations FC’s Matchday 33 clash against Basake Holy Stars on Sunday at the Ampain AAK II Sports Arena in Ayinase.
The match was abruptly halted when Nations FC players and officials stormed the pitch in protest after the referee awarded a second controversial penalty to the home side.
The decision sparked tensions, prompting the visitors to boycott the remainder of the game.
Speaking to Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports Show, Dr. Kyei explained the rationale behind their actions and drew a direct link between Sunday’s incident and the unfortunate events in Nsoatre earlier this year, where Nana Pooley lost his life during a football-related dispute.
“We have not learned anything from what happened in Nsoatre with regards to the death of Nana Pooley,” Dr. Kyei said.
“I believe it was good for me to be at Ayinase, but as a country, we have not learned anything from what happened,” he added.
Despite the turmoil, Nations FC remain at the top of the Ghana Premier League table with 60 points, with just one game left to conclude the 2024/25 season.