Berekum Chelsea player Dominic Frimpong is reportedly confirmed dead after being fatally shot during an armed robbery attack on the team.
Frimpong’s death follows a terrifying incident involving the Berekum Chelsea team bus, which was ambushed by armed robbers while traveling along a highway in the Western Region.
What initially appeared to be a narrow escape for players and officials has now turned into a devastating loss for the club and the wider football community.
According to initial reports, the attackers mounted a roadblock, forcing the team’s vehicle to a halt before launching the assault.
In the chaos that followed, gunshots were fired, and Frimpong was critically wounded.
Despite efforts to save him, he later succumbed to his injuries.
The incident has sent shockwaves across the Ghana Premier League, with players, officials, and fans expressing grief and outrage over the growing insecurity on major highways.
Many are calling for urgent action from authorities to protect traveling teams and the general public from such violent attacks.
Berekum Chelsea has yet to release a detailed official statement on the circumstances surrounding Frimpong’s death, but sources close to the club describe the mood as one of deep sorrow and disbelief.
Teammates who witnessed the incident are said to be traumatized.
Football administrators and stakeholders are also expected to weigh in, with pressure mounting on the Ghana Football Association to engage security agencies and ensure enhanced protection for clubs during travel.
Dominic Frimpong is remembered as a committed and hardworking player whose promising career has been tragically cut short.
His death marks a dark moment for Ghanaian football and highlights the urgent need to address security challenges on the country’s roads.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing, as police work to track down the perpetrators behind the deadly attack.
By 1960news.com
