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Asante Kotoko remembers May 9 disaster on 25th anniversary
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Asante Kotoko remembers May 9 disaster on 25th anniversary

Asante Kotoko have paid tribute to the 127 fans who lost their lives on May 9, 2001, after a game against Heart of Oak ended in Africa's biggest stadium disaster. The disaster which remains the worst in the history of the country reminds Ghanaians of tolerance at match venues, a message championed by the Reds.Asante Kotoko posted on social media: "As we mark 25 years since that painful day, Asante Kotoko SC solemnly remembers the 127 football fans who lost their lives in the tragic May 9th disaster. We join the entire football fraternity in honouring the memories of the departed fans whose…

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Asante Kotoko have paid tribute to the 127 fans who lost their lives on May 9, 2001, after a game against Heart of Oak ended in Africa's biggest stadium disaster. The disaster which remains the worst in the history of the country reminds Ghanaians of tolerance at match venues, a message championed by the Reds.Asante Kotoko posted on social media: "As we mark 25 years since that painful day, Asante Kotoko SC solemnly remembers the 127 football fans who lost their lives in the tragic May 9th disaster. We join the entire football fraternity in honouring the memories of the departed fans whose…

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Source: Ghana Soccer Net

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