The Ghana Premier League match between Kumasi Asante Kotoko and Nsoatreman ended in tragedy on Sunday, as one person lost their life in a clash between supporters of the two teams.
The match, which was played at the Nana Konamansah Park, saw Nsoatreman victorious with a 1-0 win. However, the joy of the Nsoatreman supporters was short-lived, as chaos erupted outside the stadium.
Supporters of both teams clashed, resulting in the destruction of property and injuries to several people. The police were quickly called to the scene, but they struggled to contain the situation.
According to eyewitnesses, the clash started when a group of Nsoatreman supporters attempted to attack the Kotoko supporters. The Kotoko supporters, however, were not going to back down, and a fierce battle ensued.
The police tried to intervene, but they were outnumbered by the supporters. It took the intervention of the military to finally bring the situation under control.
Unfortunately, one person lost their life in the clash. The identity of the deceased has not been released, but it is believed to be a supporter of Nsoatreman.
Kumasi Asante Kotoko has released a press statement condemning the violence. “We are deeply saddened by the loss of life and the injuries sustained by our supporters,” said the statement.
The statement added that the club will cooperate fully with the police and other authorities to investigate the incident and bring those responsible to justice.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has also condemned the violence, describing it as “unacceptable”. “The GFA is deeply concerned about the violence that erupted outside the Baba Yara Stadium,” said a statement from the GFA.
The GFA has promised to investigate the incident and take disciplinary action against those responsible. “We will do everything in our power to ensure that those responsible for the violence are brought to justice,” said the statement.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of fans at Ghanaian football matches. “This incident highlights the need for improved security measures at our stadiums,” said one football analyst.
The Ghana Police Service has promised to increase security at future matches. “We will do everything in our power to ensure that fans are safe at our stadiums,” said a statement from the police.
Kumasi Asante Kotoko has also promised to take steps to improve security at their home matches. “We will work with the police and other authorities to ensure that our supporters are safe,” said the club’s press statement.
The incident has cast a shadow over the Ghana Premier League, which has been plagued by violence and controversy in recent years. “This incident is a setback for Ghanaian football, but we will work to ensure that it does not happen again,” said one football analyst.
The Ghana Football Association has promised to work with the police and other stakeholders to improve security and fan behavior at future matches. “We will do everything in our power to ensure that our stadiums are safe and secure for all fans,” said a statement from the GFA.
The incident is a wake-up call for Ghanaian football, and it is hoped that steps will be taken to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.Your comment and share.
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