Tragedy

The Professional Footballers Association of Ghana (PFAG) has extended its support to Berekum Chelsea F.C. following the tragic death of Dominic Frimpong, with Head of Public Relations Yussif Chibsah leading a solemn visit to the club.Chibsah met players, technical staff, and management to offer comfort and solidarity after the heartbreaking incident that has shaken Ghana football. Frimpong, 20, lost his life after armed robbers attacked the team bus while returning from a league match, an event that has drawn national concern over player safety.During the visit, PFAG delivered a strong message of support, stating: “We stand in solidarity with the club, his family, and the entire football community during this difficult time.”The emotional visit highlighted the need for unity as the club continues to grieve the loss of a promising young talent whose career was just beginning.Meanwhile, the Ghana Police Service has made an arrest in connection with the attack, with investigations ongoing as authorities work to ensure justice is served.

The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest of a suspected gang leader and an accomplice in connection with the armed robbery attack on the Berekum Chelsea team bus, which led to the death of forward Dominic Frimpong.The incident occurred on the Bibiani–Goaso road last Sunday after the Ghana Premier League side had played a league fixture against FC Samartex at DUN’s Park.According to police reports, armed men blocked the road and opened fire when the bus driver attempted to reverse after noticing the obstruction.Players and officials fled into nearby bushes as gunfire erupted. During the chaos, 20-year-old forward Dominic Frimpong, who was on loan from Aduana FC, sustained a gunshot wound to the head.He was rushed to the Bibiani Government Hospital but was later pronounced dead. Six other players suffered minor injuries.Following the attack, police launched a manhunt for the perpetrators, leading to the arrest of two suspects, including the alleged gang leader.Authorities say one of the suspects was injured during an exchange of fire with intelligence officers and is currently receiving medical treatment.One of the suspects sustained injuries during an exchange of fire with the police intelligence teams and has been...

The President of the Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe, has extended condolences to Berekum Chelsea following the tragic death of winger Dominic Frimpong in a reported armed robbery attack.The 20-year-old lost his life when the team bus was attacked while returning from a Ghana Premier League fixture, in an incident that has shocked the football community.In an official letter addressed to Ghana Football Association president Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, Dr Motsepe expressed deep sorrow over the loss.“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,” he said.The CAF president extended sympathies on behalf of himself and the continental body to the player’s family, friends and teammates, as well as the Ghana Football Association.“Please pass my personal and CAF’s deepest condolences to the family, friends and teammates of Dominic Frimpong and to the Ghana Football Association,” he added.Motsepe also offered prayers and support to the bereaved and the wider football community, assuring them of CAF’s solidarity during the difficult period.Meanwhile, the Ghana Football Association remains in contact...

The team was returning from a match when they were attacked by "masked men wielding guns", officials say.

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