Hohoe: The Hohoe United Football Club has expressed its sympathies to Berekum Chelsea Football Club after a tragic incident resulted in the death of one of its players.
According to Ghana News Agency, Hohoe United extended its deepest condolences to Berekum Chelsea in light of the unfortunate event that led to the untimely passing of the player. The management of Hohoe United, in a statement issued to the agency, referred to the incident as a painful loss not only for Berekum Chelsea but for the broader football community in Ghana.
The statement emphasized the devastating nature of losing a player under such tragic circumstances and assured Berekum Chelsea that their thoughts and prayers are with the player's family, teammates, officials, and supporters during this challenging period.
The deceased player, Dominic Frimpong, reportedly lost his life in an armed robbery attack on the team as they were returning from a Ghana Premier League fixture. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) also released a statement expressing profound shock and sorrow over the player's passing, noting that the incident had deeply affected the entire football fraternity.
The GFA extended heartfelt condolences to Frimpong's family, teammates, technical staff, and all associated with Berekum Chelsea, acknowledging the immense loss to the club and Ghanaian football. The association highlighted that Dominic Frimpong was a young talent whose commitment to the sport exemplified the spirit of the league.