Berekum Chelsea winger Dominic Frimpong killed in team bus attack
13th April 2026
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Ghanaian football has been plunged into mourning following the tragic death of Dominic Frimpong, a 20-year-old winger for Berekum Chelsea, after an armed attack on the team’s bus.
The incident occurred on the Bibiani–Goaso road as the team travelled back from their Ghana Premier League fixture against FC Samartex 1996.
Frimpong was reportedly struck in the head during the shooting and was rushed to the Bibiani Government Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
The young winger had been one of Berekum Chelsea’s emerging talents this season, earning praise for his performances and potential. His sudden death has sent shockwaves through the football community in Ghana.
Details surrounding the attack remain unclear, and authorities are expected to launch an investigation into the circumstances of the incident.
Tributes have begun to pour in for the player, with many describing him as a promising talent whose career had only just begun.
Frimpong’s death marks a devastating loss not only for his club but also for Ghanaian football, raising fresh concerns over the safety of teams travelling for domestic competitions.
As the nation reflects on the tragedy, calls are likely to grow for improved security measures to protect players and officials on matchday journeys.