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Ghana Player Dominic Frimpong, 20, Killed in Attack on Berekum Chelsea Team Bus

The killing underscores recurring assaults on club buses in Ghana.

Overview

  • Masked men with pistols and assault rifles blocked the road during Berekum Chelsea's return from an away match and opened fire as the driver tried to reverse.
  • Dominic Frimpong, a 20-year-old winger on loan from Aduana FC, was shot, taken to a nearby hospital, and died during treatment.
  • Players and staff ran into nearby bushes to take cover, and the club said roughly 30 people were on the bus.
  • Police have opened an investigation and launched a manhunt for the attackers, with no suspects announced.
  • The Ghana Football Association pledged to review and strengthen team travel security after similar robberies in 2019, 2022 and 2023.