The Chief Executive Officer of Aduana FC, Collins Atta Poku, has paid a solemn visit to the family of the late Dominic Frimpong, presenting the player’s personal bag in an emotional moment that highlighted the depth of the club’s loss.
Frimpong, a 20-year-old striker on loan to Berekum Chelsea, tragically died following an armed robbery attack on the team’s bus.
The incident occurred on Sunday, April 12, along the Bibiani–Goaso road as the team returned from a Ghana Premier League fixture against FC Samartex 1996 in Samreboi.
During the visit to the family home at Assin Dansame, Mr. Atta Poku formally handed over the late player’s bag as a symbol of the club’s final tribute.
Several players and officials sustained injuries during the attack. Frimpong, who suffered gunshot wounds, was rushed to hospital but was later pronounced dead. The young forward had been enjoying regular game time this season with Berekum Chelsea.
Speaking to Adom News through affiliate reporter Fadda Romeo, Mr. Atta Poku said: “This truly confirms that indeed our player is no more. It is a very painful moment for all of us.”
Assistant coach of Berekum Chelsea, Obed Owusu, who helped communicate the tragic news to the family, added: “We came to inform the family about what happened and to stand with them in this difficult time. It is a loss we are all struggling to accept.”
The family head, Nana Gyan Agyabeng I, described their shock upon receiving the news, saying: “We received the news with great shock. It is heartbreaking to lose such a young and promising life under these circumstances.”
The tragedy has drawn widespread condolences from the global football community. Gianni Infantino described the incident as tragic, while Patrice Motsepe also expressed deep sorrow, noting that the African football family stands with Ghana during this difficult time.
The Ghana Football Association also paid tribute, describing Frimpong as a promising talent whose untimely death is a huge loss to Ghana football.
The incident has renewed concerns about security for sports teams travelling across Ghana’s road network.
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