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

The Guardian - World News Human InterestNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Guardian sport and agenciesApril 13, 2026 at 02:17 PM
Ghanaian winger Dominic Frimpong killed at age of 20 in attack on team bus
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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 winger for Berekum Chelsea, died in an armed robbery on the team bus Sunday. The attack occurred as the team returned from a Ghana Premier League match against Samartex. Six masked gunmen blocked the road and opened fire on the bus, fatally wounding Frimpong in the head as players and staff fled. The Ghana Football Association expressed shock and sorrow at the death of the promising young player, who had recently joined Berekum Chelsea on loan. Police have deployed personnel to the area and are investigating the incident, which is not the first attack on a football team in Ghana.

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FC Savannah, Wa All Stars, Legon Cities and AshantiGold have reported similar incidents in recent years.

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The bus was carrying 30 players and officials.

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Frimpong was struck in the head and died from his wounds at the hospital.

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Six masked men wielding guns and assault rifles blocked the road.

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Berekum Chelsea winger Dominic Frimpong was killed in an armed robbery on his team’s bus.

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