… Former Asante Kotoko chairman, Herbert Mensah, has over the years led activities through the May 9 Charity Foundation to support victims’ families and other vulnerable groups. …
May 9, 2026: GBfoods donates to support 25th anniversary commemorationGhana Minute.
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Herbert Mensah
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Former Asante Kotoko Board Chairman leading the 25th May 9 Stadium Disaster commemoration and commenting on Ghana football governance.
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- May 2026
… Former Asante Kotoko chairman, Herbert Mensah, said many families affected by the disaster continue to face difficulties years after the incident. …
Interplast supports activities marking 25th anniversary of May 9 Stadium Disaster… Former Asante Kotoko chairman, Herbert Mensah, said many families affected by the stadium disaster continue to face challenges years after the incident. …
SUNDA International supports activities marking 25th anniversary of May 9 Stadium Disaster… Former Asante Kotoko chairman, Herbert Mensah, said many families affected by the stadium disaster continue to struggle despite the passage of time. …
Softcare supports activities marking 25th anniversary of May 9 Stadium Disaster… Former Asante Kotoko Chairman, Herbert Mensah, has since taken personal responsibility for supporting victims and vulnerable people through the May 9 Foundation, which he established after the disaster. …
KIVO supports 25th anniversary of May 9 Stadium Disaster… President of the May 9 Foundation, Herbert Mensah, who also serves as Secretary to the Shen Yang and Shen Yuet Children’s Heart Foundation, led a delegation of children who have survived hole-in-heart conditions after undergoing successful surgeries at the National Cardiothoracic …
Otumfuo welcomes May 9 Foundation delegation, children benefiting from heart surgeries… And for me, it was May 9th,” said Herbert Mensah, former chairman of Kumasi Asante Kotoko. …
Ghana unites to mark 25 years since May 9 stadium tragedy that killed more than 126 peopleFormer Asante Kotoko Board Chairman, Herbert Mensah, is set to lead the 25th commemoration of the May 9 Disaster in Kumasi this week. …
Herbert Mensah leads 25th commemoration of May 9 Disaster in KumasiFormer Asante Kotoko Board Chairman, Herbert Mensah, has offered a candid and thought-provoking assessment of the Blacks Stars of Ghana as anticipation builds ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. …
Black Stars have succeeded through poor administration but it’s difficult this time – Herbert MensahFormer Asante Kotoko Board Chairman, Herbert Mensah, has called for greater accountability from the leadership of the Black Stars as the team prepares for the FIFA World Cup in USA, Canada and Mexico. …
GFA must take responsibility if Black Stars fail – Herbert Mensah
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GBfoods donates to mark 25th anniversary of stadium disaster
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GBfoods has donated cash and food items through the May 9 Charity Foundation to support families of victims of the May 9, 2001 Accra Sports Stadium disaster, which claimed more than 126 lives during a football match between Accra Hearts of Oak SC and Asante Kotoko SC. The donation coincided with the 25th anniversary of the tragedy, which remains one of the deadliest in African football history.
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GBfoods donates to mark 25th anniversary of stadium disaster
GBfoods has donated cash and food items through the May 9 Charity Foundation to support families of victims of the May 9, 2001 Accra Sports Stadium disaster, which claimed more than 126 lives during a football match between Accra Hearts of Oak SC and Asante Kotoko SC. The donation coincided with the 25th anniversary of the tragedy, which remains one of the deadliest in African football history.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
Interplast donates to mark May 9 stadium disaster 25th anniversary
Interplast has donated items through the May 9 Foundation to support families affected by the May 9, 2001 Accra Sports Stadium disaster, which killed more than 126 people during a football match between Accra Hearts of Oak SC and Asante Kotoko SC. The Foundation, established after the tragedy, has undertaken support programmes including assistance for victims' families, flood and gas explosion victims, and medical interventions for children with hole-in-heart disease.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
SUNDA International donates goods for May 9 stadium disaster survivors
Sunda International has donated assorted household products through the May 9 Foundation to support families affected by the May 9, 2001 Accra Sports Stadium disaster, which claimed more than 126 lives during a football match between Accra Hearts of Oak SC and Asante Kotoko SC. The donation marked the 25th anniversary of the tragedy, one of the deadliest incidents in African football history.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
Softcare backs May 9 Stadium Disaster 25th anniversary commemoration
Softcare Sanitary Pad has supported activities by the May 9 Foundation to mark the 25th anniversary of the May 9, 2001 Accra Sports Stadium disaster, which claimed more than 126 lives during a football match between Accra Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko. The foundation continues support programmes for victims' families and has partnered with the Shen Yang and Shen Yuet Children's Heart Foundation, enabling 117 children to undergo surgeries for hole-in-heart conditions at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
19 hours ago · Joy Online →
KIVO donates to support families of May 9 stadium disaster victims
KIVO has donated through the May 9 Foundation to support families affected by the Accra Sports Stadium stampede on May 9, 2001, which killed more than 126 people during a football match between Accra Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko. The donation marked the 25th anniversary of the disaster, which remains Africa's worst sports tragedy.
19 hours ago · Joy Online →
Otumfuo receives May 9 Foundation delegation during anniversary commemoration
The Asantehene welcomed members of the May 9 Foundation and children who have undergone successful heart surgeries at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, as part of the 25th anniversary of the May 9, 2001 Accra Sports Stadium disaster. According to the foundation, 117 children have undergone successful surgeries over the past two years.
20 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana marks 25 years since May 9 stadium stampede tragedy
Ghana commemorated the 25th anniversary of the May 9, 2001 stadium disaster in Kumasi, in which approximately 126 people were killed and many others injured during a football match. The annual commemoration brings together those affected by the tragedy and has extended to include connections with families from other stadium disasters abroad.
20 hours ago · Joy Online →
Thursday 7 May
Herbert Mensah leads 25th May 9 Disaster commemoration in Kumasi
Former Asante Kotoko Board Chairman Herbert Mensah is leading the 25th commemoration of the May 9 Disaster, which occurred on May 9, 2001, at the Accra Sports Stadium, where 126 people died in a stampede during a football match between Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko. The observance will take place in Kumasi this week, with events starting Friday with prayers at the mosque, and a major gathering on Saturday; BBC is producing a documentary on the disaster.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 5 May
Herbert Mensah questions Black Stars prospects amid poor administration
Former Asante Kotoko chairman Herbert Mensah has assessed Carlos Queiroz as an accomplished coach despite his World Cup record, but warned that the Black Stars face a difficult path ahead, noting a history of poor administration and suggesting that player brilliance may not be enough this time as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup group stage against England, Croatia, and Panama.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
GFA leadership must accept accountability for Black Stars World Cup performance
Former Asante Kotoko Board Chairman Herbert Mensah has called for greater accountability from Ghana Football Association leadership ahead of the FIFA World Cup in USA, Canada and Mexico, stating that GFA administrators must answer to the people and "fall on their sword" if the team underperforms.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →