Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - The Ghanaian football community is in mourning following the tragic death of Berekum Chelsea winger Dominic Frimpong, who was killed during an armed robbery attack on Sunday.
The 20-year-old was traveling with his teammates after a
Ghana Premier League fixture against FC Samartex when their bus was intercepted
on the Bibiani-Goaso road.
According to reports, a group of masked gunmen blocked the
road and opened fire on the vehicle as the driver attempted to reverse, forcing
players and staff to flee into the nearby bushes for cover.
Frimpong sustained a fatal head injury during the assault
and was rushed to the Bibiani Government Hospital, where he was later
pronounced deceased.
In a statement detailing the horrific event, Berekum Chelsea
expressed gratitude to the police patrol team for their rapid response and
thanked Bibiani Gold Stars and the residents of Ashiresu for providing
temporary shelter and support to the traumatized squad. The club also
acknowledged the prompt outreach from the President of the Ghana Football
Association (GFA) during this period of profound grief.
The GFA released a statement expressing deep shock and
sorrow over the loss of the promising young talent, noting that his dedication
to the game embodied the spirit of the league.
The association confirmed it is in constant communication
with the Ghana Police Service to ensure a thorough investigation and that
justice is served. Additionally, the GFA committed to reviewing and
strengthening security arrangements for clubs traveling for domestic
competitions to prevent such a tragedy from recurring. The entire football
fraternity has been called upon to unite in support of Berekum Chelsea and
Frimpong’s family as they navigate this devastating loss.
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