Ghanaian footballer Dominic Frimpong killed in armed attack on team bus

Al Jazeera Human InterestNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by By ReutersApril 13, 2026 at 10:30 AM

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Ghanaian winger Dominic Frimpong killed at age of 20 in attack on team bus

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Ghanaian footballer Dominic Frimpong, a 20-year-old player for Berekum Chelsea, was killed in an armed robbery attack on his team's bus on Sunday. The incident occurred between Goaso and Bibiani as the team was returning from an away match against Samartex in Samreboi. Armed robbers blocked the road and opened fire on the bus, causing players and staff to flee. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) expressed shock and sorrow at Frimpong's death, calling it a significant loss for Ghanaian football. The GFA also stated that it would strengthen security for clubs traveling to domestic competitions. This is not the first incident of this kind, as Legon Cities' team bus was attacked in 2023 following a game at Samartex.

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In a similar incident in 2023, Legon Cities’ team bus was attacked following a game at Samartex.

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The GFA has received with profound shock and deep sorrow the tragic news of the passing of Dominic Frimpong.

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Masked men wielding guns and assault rifles started shooting at our bus as the driver tried to reverse.

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The attack happened between Goaso and Bibiani as the team were heading home from the game against Samartex in Samreboi.

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Dominic Frimpong was killed during an armed robbery on his club side Berekum Chelsea’s team bus.

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Legon Cities 35% Goaso 40% Bibiani 40% Samartex ×250% Samreboi ×365% Armed Robbery 70% Ghana Premier League ×275% Berekum Chelsea ×480% Ghana ×380% Ghana Football Association (GFA) ×385% Dominic Frimpong ×495%

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