Ghana football is in mourning after the tragic death of Dominic Frimpong, a 20-year-old player who was shot dead during an armed robbery attack on the Berekum Chelsea team bus on Sunday night.
The incident happened as the team was returning from a Ghana Premier League match against Samartex in Samreboi. According to reports, armed men blocked the road and opened fire on the bus near Ayiresu along the Bibiani road, forcing players and staff to flee into nearby bushes for safety.
During the attack, Frimpong—who was on loan from Aduana FC—was shot and sadly did not survive. He had played 11 matches for Berekum Chelsea this season and had scored two goals, showing promising talent at the early stage of his career.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) expressed deep shock and sadness over the incident, describing Frimpong as a talented young player whose future in football had been cut short. The association confirmed it is working with authorities and the Ghana Police Service to investigate the attack.
This tragic event has also raised serious concerns about the safety of teams traveling at night in Ghana football. Similar incidents have been reported in recent years, but this is the first time a player has lost his life in such an attack, making it one of the darkest moments in the country’s football history.
Authorities have launched a manhunt for the attackers as the football community continues to mourn the loss of a young life full of potential.
