Former Asante Kotoko captain Isaac Amoako has expressed grave concerns about the impact of hooliganism on the reputation of the Ghana Premier League, stating that no corporate entity would want to invest in a football brand marred by violence.
His comments follow a tragic incident at Nana Koramansah Park during a match between Nsoatreman FC and Asante Kotoko, where a devoted Kotoko supporter lost their life.
In an interview with Citi Sports, Amoako called on Ghanaian football stakeholders to adopt higher standards and take steps to eliminate violence from the game.
“No one enjoys investing in a product that brings this kind of thing, hooliganism. Nobody wants to associate himself with those kinds of behaviours. As Ghaianans, and a football country, we should learn from certain things, we have come of age and those things should stop.
“What happened yesterday, started from the players and generated into the supporters which brought the sudden death of this young supporter.”
Amoako further noted that the violence, which began on the field, escalated into the stands, ultimately leading to the tragic loss of life.
His remarks reflect growing concerns about fan safety and the negative impact of such incidents on the sport’s reputation.
In response, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has invoked Article 14(2) of the Premier League Regulations, immediately banning Nsoatreman FC’s home venue.
The GFA has also requested a full investigation by the Ghana Police Service to ensure that those responsible face justice.
