Footballer, 20, shot dead in horrific armed robbery attack on team bus

Footballer, 20, shot dead in horrific armed robbery attack on team busA young footballer has been killed after armed robbers blocked a team bus before opening fire, with the club releasing a statement on the tragic affairSportAaron Morris Senior Sports Reporter10:02, 13 Apr 2026Updated 10:17, 13 Apr 2026View ImageDominic Frimpong was killed on Sunday(Image: BEREKUM CHELSEA FC)Berekum Chelsea winger Dominic Frimpong was killed after a team bus was blocked by armed robbers and fired upon on Sunday. The 20-year-old was traveling with his team after their Ghana Premier League match with FC Samartex when the incident unfolded.‌It is reported that the bus was making its way along the Bibiani-Goaso road when a number of gunmen prevented them from advancing, before shooting at the bus. While horrified players and staff ran for their lives, Frimpong was shot dead.‌The talented young player was rushed to the Bibiani Government Hospital with a head injury, but was sadly later pronounced deceased. In a statement, Berekum Chelsea explained the horrific events which unfolded.‌READ MORE: Football fan dies and dozens injured in tragic stadium rally ahead of crunch derby matchREAD MORE: Football fan dies at World Cup 2026 venue after horrific fall from box seatThey wrote: "On our way back to Berekum from Samreboi our team bus was attacked by a group of armed robbers who blocked the road to prevent our passage. Masked men welding guns and assault rifles started shooting at our bus as the driver tried to reverse."The players and staff fled into near by bushes to take cover. We are grateful to the police patrol team for its rapid response, sports journalists who quickly decimated the information, the town of Ashiresu which provided temporary shelter for our players and officials of Bibiani Gold stars who have offered tremendous support."We are also grateful to all well wishers and last but not the least the President of the Ghana Football Association for his prompt respo...