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President Kurt E.S Okraku visits family of late Kotoko fan Nana Pooley, mourns with widow
The President of the Football Association (GFA), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, paid a visit to the wife and family of late Asante Kotoko fan, Yaw Frimpong, popularly known as ‘Nana Pooley’ at his residence in Kumasi on Thursday February 20, 2025.
In a touching gesture, President Okraku visited the family to share in their grief and express the collective sympathy of the football community.
He extended his heartfelt condolences and offered words of comfort and encouragement to the grieving family over the untimely demise of the passionate fan.
The visit to the wife and family follows an earlier trip to Asante Kotoko Headquarters in Kumasi, where he held closed-door meeting with the Interim Management Committee and the leadership of the club’s supporters.
The President’s gesture of support during this difficult time reflects the solidarity and compassion shared by the entire football fraternity.
His visit brought some comfort to the family as they mourn the loss of a beloved husband, father, and passionate supporter.
The President was joined and supported by Ashanti Regional Football Association Executives led by Chairman Osei Tutu Agyemang, GFA Executive Council member, Frederick Acheampong, Kotoko IMC top official who also doubles as GFA Executive Council member, James Kwasi Appiah and the supporters’ leadership of Kumasi Asante Kotoko.
Officials from the Ghana mission in the United Arab Emirates have paid a morale-boosting visit to the camp of the Black Queens.
The delegation, made up of Consular Officer Percy Okudzeto, Consul and Head of Chancery Abdul-Jalil Sigli Yakubu Abdulai and Head of Transport Anas Shaibu, visited the team to assure them of the government’s support and commitment to their safety and welfare.
During the visit, the officials interacted with the team and offered words of encouragement, urging the team to remain focused on the tournament despite concerns surrounding unrest in parts of the UAE.
Consular Officer Percy Okudzeto emphasised that the Ghanaian government, through its diplomatic mission, is closely monitoring the situation and is committed to ensuring the team’s safety throughout their stay.
“We want the team to stay calm and focus on the competition. The government and the embassy are doing everything possible to ensure your safety and well-being.” he said.
Consul and Head of Chancery Abdul-Jalil Sigli Yakubu Abdulai also reiterated the mission’s readiness to provide any assistance required by the team during the tournament.
Leadership of the team expressed appreciation for the visit, describing it as timely and motivating.
With the backing of Ghana’s diplomatic officials in the UAE, the Black Queens remain determined to represent the country proudly and deliver strong performances in the Pink Ladies Cup.
The Black Queens have arrived in the United Arab Emirates to participate in the upcoming Pink Ladies Cup in Dubai. The team touched down at the Dubai International Airport via Emirates Air on Wednesday morning and were warmly received by the competition’s organising officials.
The squad will be based at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, where they will begin their final preparations for the tournament. Organised as part of the international women’s football calendar, the Pink Ladies Cup is expected to feature four national sides using the competition to assess their squads and fine-tune strategies for upcoming tournaments.
Ghana will open their campaign today with a clash against Hong Kong, while Russia and Tanzania face off in the other opening match.
The Black Queens are then scheduled to return to action on March 3, when they take on Russia in a match expected to test them against a physically strong opponent.
The final round of games will be played on March 6, with Ghana closing their campaign against Tanzania at 9:00 pm.
With three matches in eight days, the tournament promises to be a crucial phase in Ghana’s preparation, as the Black Queens aim to return to continental action sharper, stronger, and more competitive.
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