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Ghanaian footballer killed after armed attackers open fire at team bus

A Ghanaian footballer, Frimpong, on loan to Berekum Chelsea, was killed after armed attackers opened fire on his team's bus on Sunday. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the Ghana Premier League have expressed concern and called for investigations and increased security for traveling teams.

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Ghanaian footballer killed after armed attackers open fire at team bus
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A Ghanaian footballer, Frimpong, on loan to Berekum Chelsea, was killed after armed attackers opened fire on his team's bus on Sunday. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the Ghana Premier League have expressed concern and called for investigations and increased security for traveling teams. This incident highlights ongoing safety concerns on Ghanaian roads, with several clubs having reported similar attacks in recent years. The GFA has stated it will review and strengthen security arrangements for clubs traveling to competitions. The incident has caused shock and disappointment, raising questions about the safety of traveling for league matches.

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Frimpong had joined Berekum Chelsea on loan from Aduana FC in January.

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The GFA said it was in contact with the relevant authorities and the club.

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Ghanaian footballer killed after armed attackers open fire at team bus.

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Fans are increasingly questioning whether it is safe to travel and play league matches.

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Clubs including FC Savannah, Wa All Stars, Legon Cities and AshantiGold have reportedly experienced similar attacks.

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The GFA said it was in contact with the relevant authorities and the club, urging that "all necessary measures" should be taken to ensure justice is served.In a separate statement, the Ghana-premier-league" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="112874" data-entity-type="organization">Ghana Premier League expressed its "unwavering backing" for the team during their "difficult moment", and called on security agencies to take "urgent steps to safeguard all participating clubs" as they travel for matches across the country.Sunday's attack once again highlights longstanding concerns over safety on major roads in Ghana.In recent years, clubs including FC Savannah, Wa All Stars, Legon Cities and AshantiGold have reportedly experienced similar attacks.Ghanaian sports journalist Muftawu Abdulai described the mood in the country as one of "shock and disappointment", noting that fans are increasingly questioning whether it is "safe to travel and play league matches"."If the lives of the people or the key architect of the game cannot be protected then it is not worth playing the game," Abdulai told BBC Sport Africa.The GFA said it will be reviewing and strengthening security arrangements for clubs travelling for competitions within Ghana to "prevent such tragic occurrences in the future".Frimpong had joined Berekum Chelsea on loan from Aduana FC in January.
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