Asante Kotoko issued a somber statement on the 24th anniversary of the May 9 tragedy, demanding a stop to violence at stadiums.
A game between the Porcupine Warriors and Hearts of Oak at the Accra Sports Stadium twenty-four years ago claimed the life of 126 persons.
It was Africa’s and the nation’s largest football disaster, leaving a sour legacy in the sport’s history.
In remembrance of the day, Kotoko posted: “24 years ago today, a thick dark cloud engulfed our country, not from flames but from the tragedy of losing 126 innocent lives to a stadium disaster. As we observe this day in grief, we will continue to mourn our fallen sons and daughters and forever stand against any form of violence at our match venues.”
The Reds, who have established their stance against hooliganism, lost a fan early this year following their game against Nsoatreman FC.
Hearts of Oak also took to social media to post: “Rivals on the pitch, united in grief. Today, we pause to honour those we lost on that tragic day. Gone but never forgotten. 24 years on, their memory lives in every kick, every chant, every moment of silence. Drop a heart if you remember. “
