Ghanaian Player Frimpong Confirmed Dead After Robbery Attack on Team Bus

Accra: The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed the death of Berekum Chelsea player Dominic Frimpong after the club's team bus was attacked by armed robbers. The incident occurred as Berekum Chelsea were returning from a Ghana Premier League match against FC Samartex 1996 in a week 29 encounter. According to Ghana News Agency, a statement released by Berekum Chelsea detailed that the team was travelling back to Berekum from Samreboi when its bus was blocked on the road by suspected armed robbers. The club reported that masked men, some wielding guns and assault rifles, opened fire on the vehicle as the driver attempted to reverse. The statement from the club indicated that one of their players was badly injured and was receiving medical attention at a nearby hospital, awaiting transfer to the regional hospital. The club expressed gratitude to the police patrol team for its rapid response, sports journalists who disseminated the information swiftly, the town of Ashiresu for providing temporary shel ter for the players, and officials of Bibiani Gold Stars for their support. The GFA later confirmed that Frimpong had succumbed to injuries sustained in the attack. The local football governing body extended condolences to Frimpong's family, his teammates, technical staff, and management. It urged the football community to unite in support of those affected by the tragic event. The GFA assured that it is in constant communication with the club and relevant authorities, including the Ghana Police Service, as investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident continue. The association emphasized its expectation for justice to be served.