Tragedy In Ghana Football As Berekum Chelsea Player Dominic Frimpong Shot Dead In Armed Robbery Attack
Tragedy in Ghana football as Berekum Chelsea player Dominic Frimpong shot dead in armed robbery attack
Ghanaian football has been thrown into mourning after Berekum Chelsea winger Dominic Frimpong was killed during a violent armed robbery attack on the club’s team bus.
The incident occurred on Sunday as the team was returning from a Ghana Premier League match against FC Samartex in Samreboi. According to reports, armed men blocked the Bibiani–Goaso road and opened fire on the bus, forcing players and officials to flee into nearby bushes in panic.During the chaos, Frimpong, aged 20, was struck in the head by gunfire. He was rushed to the Bibiani Government Hospital but later died from his injuries, becoming the only reported fatality in the attack. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) confirmed the death and described it as a devastating loss to both the club and the wider football community. The association said the incident has “sent shockwaves across Ghana football” and extended condolences to Frimpong’s family, teammates, and officials at Berekum Chelsea. Eyewitness accounts and club statements indicate that the attackers were armed and masked, with players and staff forced to abandon the bus and seek safety in nearby forested areas. Some reports also suggest that a number of team members were temporarily unaccounted for during the confusion. Security forces have since launched a manhunt for the perpetrators, with the Ghana Police Service investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack. Authorities are also working to ensure the safe recovery and accountability of all players and officials involved. Frimpong, who had been enjoying a breakthrough season with Berekum Chelsea, is being remembered as a promising young talent whose career was tragically cut short.
The incident has reignited concerns over the safety of domestic league travel in Ghana, with calls for improved security measures for teams moving between match venues.
