Security Concerns

The Ghana Police Service has ordered heightened security for top-flight football teams, directing all regional and district commanders to provide armed escorts for clubs travelling for matches in the Ghana Premier League.Under the new directive from the Inspector-General of Police, a minimum of two armed officers will accompany teams within their jurisdictions, as authorities move swiftly to safeguard players and officials on the road.The decision follows a tragic armed robbery attack on the team bus of Berekum Chelsea on April 12, 2026, which claimed the life of 20-year-old winger Dominic Frimpong.Reports indicate the team was returning from a league fixture against Samartex when gunmen ambushed their bus along the Bibiani–Goaso road. The attackers allegedly opened fire as the driver attempted to reverse, forcing players and officials to flee into nearby bushes.Frimpong, who sustained gunshot wounds during the нападение, later died, becoming the sole confirmed fatality in the incident.The killing has reignited longstanding concerns about the safety of football teams travelling across Ghana, with similar attacks recorded in recent years.Police say the new security arrangement is aimed at restoring confidence within the domestic game while ensuring the protection of players, technical staff and match officials....

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed his heartfelt condolences following the tragic death of Dominic Frimpong, who was fatally shot during a violent armed robbery attack on Berekum Chelsea’s team bus last Sunday.In an official statement released on Monday morning, Infantino said he was “deeply saddened” by the news of the 20-year-old forward’s passing after the horrifying incident that occurred on Sunday evening.“I am deeply saddened to hear of the tragic passing of Berekum Chelsea Football Club’s Dominic Frimpong following a reported attack on the team while returning from a Ghana Premier League fixture,” the statement read.The FIFA boss extended sympathies on behalf of the global football community, offering support to Frimpong’s family, teammates, and all those connected to the club.“On behalf of the global football community and everyone at FIFA, we send our condolences to his family, friends, everyone at Berekum Chelsea FC and all those who knew him,” he added.Frimpong’s death has sent shockwaves across Ghanaian football, with calls intensifying for improved security measures for clubs traveling for domestic league matches.The young forward, who joined Chelsea on loan from Aduana FC earlier this year, had been steadily establishing himself before his untimely...

Dominic Frimpong who played for Berekum Chelsea has been killed during an armed robbery on his side’s team bus.