Ghanaian footballer Dominic Frimpong has died after suspected armed robbers opened fire at the bus carrying his team Berekum Chelsea back from a fixture. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) expressed its profound shock and deep sorrow, and extended its heartfelt condolences to the 20-year-old's family, teammates, and all associated with the team. Dominic was a promising young talent whose dedication and passion for the game embodied the spirit of our league, it added.
According to Berekum Chelsea, the team bus was returning from a Ghana Premier League fixture when they came under attack by masked men wielding guns and assault rifles. The team, traveling back from an away game against Samartex, reported that they were ambushed when the attackers blocked the road to prevent their passage.
[The men] started shooting at our bus as the driver tried to reverse, the club reported. The players and staff fled into nearby bushes to take cover. The suspects have yet to be apprehended as investigations continue.
The GFA urges that all necessary measures be taken to ensure justice is served and is in contact with relevant authorities. They emphasized the importance of reviewing and strengthening security arrangements for clubs traveling for competitions in Ghana to prevent such tragic occurrences in the future.
Frimpong had joined Berekum Chelsea on loan from Aduana FC in January, participating in 13 appearances and scoring two goals. His loan was set to last until the end of the premier league season.
According to Berekum Chelsea, the team bus was returning from a Ghana Premier League fixture when they came under attack by masked men wielding guns and assault rifles. The team, traveling back from an away game against Samartex, reported that they were ambushed when the attackers blocked the road to prevent their passage.
[The men] started shooting at our bus as the driver tried to reverse, the club reported. The players and staff fled into nearby bushes to take cover. The suspects have yet to be apprehended as investigations continue.
The GFA urges that all necessary measures be taken to ensure justice is served and is in contact with relevant authorities. They emphasized the importance of reviewing and strengthening security arrangements for clubs traveling for competitions in Ghana to prevent such tragic occurrences in the future.
Frimpong had joined Berekum Chelsea on loan from Aduana FC in January, participating in 13 appearances and scoring two goals. His loan was set to last until the end of the premier league season.
