Dominic Frimpong, a promising winger for Berekum Chelsea, tragically lost his life following a violent armed robbery targeting the team’s bus. According to the Ghana Football Association, the incident occurred on Sunday as the team was returning from a match in the Ghana Premier League against Samartex.
The attack unfolded on the Bibiani-Goaso road, precisely in the area of Ahyiresu, where assailants forcibly halted the bus and unleashed gunfire. Amid the chaos, numerous players and officials managed to flee in an effort to preserve their lives. However, Frimpong, only 20 years old, was struck in the head during the attack.
The Incident and Its Aftermath
As the bus attempted to reverse to escape the ambush, the assailants opened fire, tragically hitting Frimpong. The young athlete’s fatal injury underscores the brutal nature of the assault, which abruptly ended what was supposed to be a routine return journey after a competitive fixture. The event has sent ripples through the Ghanaian football community, highlighting the dangers teams may face while traveling.
While some members of the squad and staff succeeded in evading harm by fleeing the scene, the harrowing experience has undeniably left a profound impact on the entire team. The circumstances of the robbery and the attack’s immediacy have been corroborated by official sources, providing a clear account of the tragic sequence of events.