Ghana’s football community has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of Berekum Chelsea forward Dominic Frimpong.
The 20-year-old, who was on loan from Aduana FC, was confirmed dead after an armed robbery attack on the team bus on Sunday, April 12.
The club was returning to Berekum after their Matchday 29 Ghana Premier League fixture against FC Samartex at DUN’s Park, a match they lost 1-0, when the incident occurred.
According to reports, armed men opened fire on the bus, forcing players and officials to abandon the vehicle and flee into nearby bushes in a bid to escape.
During the chaos, Frimpong sustained a gunshot wound to the head. He was rushed to the Bibiani Government Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.
The devastating news has triggered an outpouring of grief across social media, with several Ghanaian clubs and football stakeholders paying tribute to the young striker.
The Ghana Premier League firmly expresses its unwavering backing for Berekum Chelsea following a reported armed robbery incident involving the club during their return journey from their Matchday 29 fixture against FC Samartex 1996.
— 🇬🇭 Ghana Premier League (@GhanaLeague) April 13, 2026
The league conveys deep concern over the… pic.twitter.com/DtluwoLpbH
Heartbreaking! Condolences to our family @BerekumChelseaF pic.twitter.com/yWbiqKgKXu
— Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku (@kurtokraku) April 13, 2026
— FC Samartex 2023/24 Ghana Premier League Champions (@FcSamartex1996) April 13, 2026
— Medeama SC (@MedeamaSC) April 13, 2026
Rest well, warrior — Gone too soon, but your passion on the pitch will never be forgotten. 💔⚽️
— Aduana Football Club (@Aduana_fc) April 13, 2026
Forever in our hearts, Dominic Frimpong. 🕊️
|| #Ogya || #AduanaFC 🔥🐕 pic.twitter.com/PbsU2ZYogU
Our thoughts are with Berekum Chelsea and the family of Dominic Frimpong.
— Phooobia! – #WeNeverSayDie 🏅🏆 (@HeartsOfOakGH) April 13, 2026
Rest in perfect peace. 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/DPiE5Nx5UC
Asante Kotoko SC is deeply saddened by the loss of talented forward Dominic Frimpong, who died in yesterday’s armed robbery attack on Berekum Chelsea’s bus on their way back from a Premier League game.
— Asante Kotoko SC – 2X CAF CL Winners🥇 (@AsanteKotoko_SC) April 13, 2026
Our thoughts are with his family and Berekum Chelsea Football Club.
May his… pic.twitter.com/jgjE2PUyai
Meanwhile, the Ashanti Regional Police Command has launched a manhunt for the armed robbers behind the attack, which occurred at Ahyiresu.
