Ghanaian powerhouse Kumasi Asante Kotoko has given a heartfelt homage to Yamoah Afrifa Ponko, the late member of the Management Committee.
Sunday, October 6, 2024, saw the announcement of the death of the previous chief executive officer of the Ejisu Juaben Municipal Assembly.
For many years, Yamoah Ponko was the General Manager of Asante Kotoko and a member of the Management Committee.
The club used social media to pay tribute to a man who served the club well and helped lead it to great success after learning of his passing on Monday, October 7, 2024.
"The loss of our former manager, Afrifa Yamoah Ponko, is really painful," the club posted on X.
"Everyone at Asante Kotoko is thinking about his family and friends at this trying time," the record Ghanaian champions continued.
"We will never forget your outstanding service."
Before his death, Ponko, who was in his 60s, had been fighting a protracted illness for a few weeks.
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According to Ibrahim Tanko, coach of the Accra Lions, "three gentlemen" assisted Asante Kotoko in defeating his squad.
According to Ibrahim Tanko, coach of the Accra Lions, Asante Kotoko defeated his club in their Ghana Premier League match thanks in part to the efforts of "three gentlemen," who are likely the referees.
At the Obuasi Len Clay Stadium on Sunday, the Porcupine Warriors defeated the Lions 1-0 thanks to a goal from Albert Amoah minutes into the second half.
While he did not specifically mention the officials, the former Ghanaian international hinted in his post-match remarks that Kotoko's triumph was a result of unjust officiating.
"It was 1-0 in the second half after we had a poor first half. Then we awoke," Tanko remarked. "Undoubtedly, we performed better in the second half. We all witnessed what the three gentlemen did, though. The game finished like this.
"You don't have to throw everything away simply because you're behind 1-0," he continued. We have faith in our system. Thus, the three gentlemen undoubtedly assisted them, as I mentioned. Kotoko deserves congratulations.
After the loss, the Accra Lions are now in 14th place in the league standings with four points from five games—three losses, one win, and one tie.
On Friday, October 11, 2024, the Lions will host Berekum Chelsea.
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