FIFA President Gianni Infantino and CAF President Patrice Motsepe have led an outpouring of grief following the tragic death of Berekum Chelsea forward Dominic Frimpong, who was shot dead during an armed robbery attack on the club’s team bus last Sunday.
The incident, which occurred as the Ghana Premier League side were returning from an away fixture, has left the country’s football community in shock and has renewed debate over the safety of teams travelling for domestic matches.
Frimpong, 20, had joined Berekum Chelsea on loan from Aduana FC earlier this year and was beginning to make steady progress in his development before his life was cut short.
In a statement released on Tuesday, Infantino described the news as deeply distressing, expressing sorrow over the circumstances surrounding the player’s death.
“I am deeply saddened to hear of the tragic passing of Berekum Chelsea Football Club’s Dominic Frimpong following a reported attack on the team while returning from a Ghana Premier League fixture,” the statement read.
The FIFA president extended condolences on behalf of world football, standing in solidarity with the bereaved family and the club.
“On behalf of the global football community and everyone at FIFA, we send our condolences to his family, friends, everyone at Berekum Chelsea FC and all those who knew him,” he added.
CAF president Dr Motsepe also expressed profound grief over the killing, describing the attack as devastating and extending support to those affected.
“It is with profound sadness that I learned of the armed robbery attack on the bus of Berekum Chelsea, returning from a Ghana Premier League fixture, which claimed the life of a 20-year-old winger, Dominic Frimpong.”
He further offered condolences to the Ghana Football Association and Frimpong’s loved ones, adding that CAF stood firmly with the country during the mourning period.
“May God comfort and console his loved ones and the entire Ghanaian football community. CAF is with you during this sad and painful period.”
Meanwhile, authorities have launched investigations into the attack as Ghanaian football continues to mourn the loss of one of its promising young talents.
