The fatal incident unfolded on the Bibiani-Goaso road, where armed robbers blocked the road to prevent the bus from advancing, then shot at the bus. According to Berekum Chelsea's official statement, the team bus was attacked by armed robbers who blocked the road. The club described how masked men with guns started shooting at the bus as the driver tried to reverse. In response to the gunfire, players and staff fled into nearby bushes to take cover.
Dominic Frimpong, who was 20 years old, sustained gunshot wounds during the attack and died from his injuries. He was taken to Bibiani Government Hospital but was pronounced dead.
On our way back to Berekum from Samreboi our team bus was attacked by a group of armed robbers who blocked the road to prevent our passage.
The Ghana Football Association confirmed the incident and Frimpong's death in an official statement. Berekum Chelsea also issued a statement explaining the events.
In response to the security breach, the GFA said it would strengthen security arrangements for clubs traveling for domestic competitions.
Masked men welding guns and assault rifles started shooting at our bus as the driver tried to reverse.
This attack bears disturbing similarities to a previous incident in 2023, when Legon Cities' team bus was attacked after a game at Samartex, though no injuries were reported in that earlier case.
Several key details about the attack remain unclear, including how many armed robbers were involved in the incident and whether any other players or staff sustained injuries during the chaotic scene. The Ghana Police Service has not released information about potential suspects or arrests in connection with the robbery, leaving the investigation's progress uncertain. Authorities have also not disclosed what specific security measures the GFA will implement for team travel.
The players and staff fled into nearby bushes to take cover.
The motive behind the attack remains undetermined.
The football community has responded with widespread shock and grief, with many expressing concerns about player safety in the wake of this tragedy.
The GFA has received with profound shock and deep sorrow the tragic news of the passing of Dominic Frimpong of Berekum Chelsea Football Club.
This tragic incident has significant implications for the Ghana Premier League, potentially prompting urgent reviews of travel protocols and security measures to prevent similar attacks in the future.
This tragic incident is not only a huge loss to Berekum Chelsea but also to Ghana football as a whole. Dominic was a promising young talent whose dedication and passion for the game embodied the spirit of our league.