Dominic Frimpong, a 20-year-old winger for Berekum Chelsea, tragically lost his life during an armed robbery attack on the team's bus as they were returning from the Ghana Premier League match on Sunday.
The incident occurred on the Goaso-Bibiani road as the team were heading home from the game against Samartex in Samreboi in the south of the country. 'On our way back to Berekum from Samreboi our team bus was attacked by a group of armed robbers who blocked the road to prevent our passage,' the club said in a statement on Monday.
'Masked men welding guns and assault rifles started shooting at our bus as the driver tried to reverse. The players and staff fled into nearby bushes to take cover.' The Ghanaian FA later said that 20-year-old Frimpong had died in the incident.
'The GFA has received with profound shock and deep sorrow the tragic news of the passing of Dominic Frimpong of Berekum Chelsea Football Club,' they said in a statement. 'This tragic incident is not only a huge loss to Berekum Chelsea but also to Ghana football as a whole. Dominic was a promising young talent whose dedication and passion for the game embodied the spirit of our league.'
It said it would strengthen security arrangements for clubs travelling for domestic competitions. In a similar incident in 2023, Legon Cities' team bus was attacked following a game at Samartex though no one was reported injured.
Who Was Dominic Frimpong?
Dominic Frimpong was a rising talent in Ghanaian football, a young player whose journey was just beginning to take shape before it was tragically cut short. Known for his pace, skill, and attacking instincts, Frimpong played as a forward for Berekum Chelsea, where he was on loan from Aduana Stars.
The 1.80m tall forward was born in Accra, Ghana, on 26th August, 2005. Frimpong developed his footballing foundation through Tudu Mighty Jets and the renowned Attram De Visser Academy, both known for nurturing young talents into professional players.
Dominic Frimpong's Football Career Before Death
His left-footed attacking ability and natural flair in the final third made him a promising prospect, with many seeing him as one to watch in the Ghana Premier League that also helped him earn a move to Berekum Chelsea in January 2026 on loan.
During his time with the club, Frimpong made 13 league appearances and scored two goals. The last match of his life came just days earlier, on April 5, 2026, when he featured in Berekum Chelsea's 1-0 victory over Aduana Stars, his parent club.
Today, April 13, Monday, Frimpong was going to play against FC Samartex, but his journey ended on the team bus itself. He was taken to the hospital but even before reaching the soul has left his body. Rest in peace.
(With inputs from Reuters)