Ghanaian football mourn tragic death of forward Dominic Frimpong after robbery attack

Ghanaian football is in shock following the tragic death of Berekum Chelsea striker Dominic Frimpong, who was killed during a violent armed robbery attack on the team’s bus on Sunday, April 12.

The 20-year-old, who is on loan from Aduana FC, lost his life after the incident occurred while the team was returning to Berekum following their Matchday 29 Ghana Premier League clash against FC Samartex at DUN’s Park, a match Chelsea lost 1-0.

According to reports, armed men attacked the bus along the journey, prompting panic among players and officials.

A gunshot was reportedly fired, forcing members of the team to abandon the vehicle and flee into nearby bushes in an attempt to escape the assault.

Frimpong sustained a severe head injury during the chaos and was rushed to the Bibiani Government Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead upon arrival.

The devastating news has triggered an outpouring of grief across Ghana’s football community, with several clubs and stakeholders taking to social media to mourn the young forward.

Asante Kotoko SC is deeply saddened by the loss of talented forward Dominic Frimpong, who died in yesterday’s armed robbery attack on Berekum Chelsea’s bus on their way back from a Premier League game.

Our thoughts are with his family and Berekum Chelsea Football Club.
May his… pic.twitter.com/jgjE2PUyai

— Asante Kotoko SC – 2X CAF CL Winners🥇 (@AsanteKotoko_SC) April 13, 2026

Our thoughts are with Berekum Chelsea and the family of Dominic Frimpong.

Rest in perfect peace. 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/DPiE5Nx5UC

— Phooobia! – #WeNeverSayDie 🏅🏆 (@HeartsOfOakGH) April 13, 2026

Rest well, warrior — Gone too soon, but your passion on the pitch will never be forgotten. 💔⚽️

Forever in our hearts, Dominic Frimpong. 🕊️

|| #Ogya || #AduanaFC 🔥🐕 pic.twitter.com/PbsU2ZYogU

— Aduana Football Club (@Aduana_fc) April 13, 2026

pic.twitter.com/EU77xkW6y9

— Medeama SC (@MedeamaSC) April 13, 2026

😖 pic.twitter.com/3x8vlKdbtj

— FC Samartex 2023/24 Ghana Premier League Champions (@FcSamartex1996) April 13, 2026

😖 pic.twitter.com/3x8vlKdbtj

— FC Samartex 2023/24 Ghana Premier League Champions (@FcSamartex1996) April 13, 2026

Heartbreaking! Condolences to our family @BerekumChelseaF pic.twitter.com/yWbiqKgKXu

— Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku (@kurtokraku) April 13, 2026

The Ghana Premier League firmly expresses its unwavering backing for Berekum Chelsea following a reported armed robbery incident involving the club during their return journey from their Matchday 29 fixture against FC Samartex 1996.

The league conveys deep concern over the… pic.twitter.com/DtluwoLpbH

— 🇬🇭 Ghana Premier League (@GhanaLeague) April 13, 2026

Meanwhile, the Ashanti Regional Police Command has launched a manhunt for the attackers behind the assault on the Berekum Chelsea team bus at Ahyiresu.