Ghanaian Footballer Dominic Frimpong Killed in Berekum Chelsea Team Bus Attack

Dominic Frimpong, a 20-year-old winger for Berekum Chelsea, has been killed following an armed robbery attack on the team bus on April 12, 2026. The incident occurred as the Ghana Premier League squad was returning from an away fixture, resulting in the death of the young athlete.

The attack took place while the team was traveling home from a match against Samartex in Samreboi, located in the south of Ghana. According to reports from the Ghana Football Association (GFA), the ambush occurred between the towns of Goaso, and Bibiani.

Details of the Ambush

Berekum Chelsea released a statement on April 13, 2026, detailing the events of the previous day. The club stated that a group of armed robbers blocked the road to prevent the team bus from passing.

The attackers, described as masked men wielding guns and assault rifles, began firing at the vehicle as the driver attempted to reverse away from the blockade. In the ensuing chaos, players and technical staff fled the bus and sought cover in nearby bushes.

Frimpong was struck in the head during the shooting. He was subsequently transported to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Reports indicate that the 20-year-old was the only casualty of the attack.

Official Reactions

The Ghana Football Association expressed profound shock and sorrow over the death of the promising winger. The GFA described Frimpong as a talent whose passion for the game represented the spirit of the national league.

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 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.

Ghana Football Association

The association further noted that the incident has sent shockwaves across the entire football fraternity and extended condolences to Frimpong’s family, his teammates, and the management of Berekum Chelsea.

Investigation and Manhunt

Following the attack, law enforcement agencies have launched an operation to apprehend those responsible. The Ashanti Police Command has initiated a manhunt for six armed robbers believed to be involved in the killing of the player.

The tragedy marks a severe security breach involving a professional sports team in the Ghana Premier League, leaving the football community in mourning for a player described as a promising talent in the sport.