GFA mourns Dominic Frimpong after deadly highway attack on Berekum Chelsea team bus
Dominic Frimpong died Sunday night after a violent highway robbery attack on the Berekum Chelsea team bus. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has received the news "with profound shock and deep sorrow".
Berekum Chelsea had earlier suffered a 1-0 defeat to FC Samartex at DUN's Park in their Ghana Premier League Matchday 29 fixture. The team bus was ambushed by armed robbers along the Bibiani-Goaso road. The attackers opened fire on the vehicle, and Frimpong sustained a gunshot wound to the head. He was rushed to hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival. The GFA extended its "heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased, his teammates, technical staff, management, and all at Berekum Chelsea during this extremely difficult time."
The GFA is in constant communication with the club and relevant authorities, including the Ghana Police Service, as investigations continue. The GFA will engage key stakeholders to review and strengthen security arrangements for clubs traveling for domestic competitions. The GFA calls on the entire football community to unite in support of Berekum Chelsea and the bereaved family.
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The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is in mourning after a Berekum Chelsea player was involved in a highway attack. The incident has shaken the football community and raised concerns about team safety during travel - but what exactly happened?
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