Ghanaian Footballer, who plays for Berekum Chelsea, dies after Armed Robbery in Team Bus

Ghanaian footballer Dominic Frimpong, a 20-year-old winger, was tragically killed in an armed robbery attack on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

The tragic incident happened on Sunday morning, and the youngster, who plays for Berekum Chelsea, passed away in the attack.

What Happened?

The team was returning from an away league match against Samartex in Samreboi when their bus was ambushed along the Goaso-Bibiani road near Ahyiresu in the Ahafo Region. Armed robbers blocked the highway, opened fire as the driver attempted to reverse, and forced players and officials to flee into nearby bushes for safety.

Frimpong, on loan from Aduana Stars since January, sustained critical gunshot wounds to the head. He was rushed to Bibiani Government Hospital but succumbed to his injuries before he could be transferred for further treatment. He is the only reported fatality; another player was seriously injured.

Berekum Chelsea and the Ghana Football Association (GFA) expressed profound shock and sorrow. The GFA has announced plans to review and strengthen security protocols for team travel. Police have launched a manhunt for the attackers.

"The incident has sent shockwaves across the entire football fraternity. The GFA extends its heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased, his teammates, technical staff, management, and all at Berekum Chelsea during this extremely difficult time. 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," a statement from GFA read.

The incident has cast a pall over Ghanaian football, highlighting safety concerns on highways. Tributes pour in for the promising young talent whose career was cut short.