CAF President Motsepe mourns Dominic Frimpong after fatal attack on Berekum Chelsea
Patrice Motsepe has expressed "profound sadness" following the death of Dominic Frimpong. Motsepe said, "It is with profound sadness that I learned of the armed robbery attack on the bus of Berekum Chelsea, returning from a Ghana Premier League fixture, which claimed the life of a 20-year-old winger Dominic Frimpong."
Dominic Frimpong died after an armed robbery attack on the Berekum Chelsea team bus while returning from a Ghana Premier League fixture. The team bus was attacked by armed robbers on the Bibiani-Goaso road. During the attack, several players sustained injuries, and Frimpong was shot in the head. He was on loan from Aduana FC. He was rushed to Bibiani Government Hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
The Ghana Football Association has maintained close contact with the club and relevant authorities, including the Ghana Police Service, as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the attack. Motsepe said, "Please pass my personal and CAF's deepest condolences to the family, friends and teammates of Dominic Frimpong and to the Ghana Football Association" and "CAF is with you during this sad and painful period."
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CAF President Motsepe has shared his thoughts following a tragic incident involving Berekum Chelsea. The event has deeply affected many in the Ghanaian football community - but what exactly occurred?
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