{"id":117114,"date":"2026-04-14T10:34:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T10:34:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/uncategorized\/clubs-mourn-berekum-chelsea-player-frimpongs-death"},"modified":"2026-04-14T11:09:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T11:09:01","slug":"clubs-mourn-berekum-chelsea-player-frimpongs-death","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/all-news\/clubs-mourn-berekum-chelsea-player-frimpongs-death","title":{"rendered":"Clubs Mourn Berekum Chelsea Player Frimpong&#8217;S Death"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Ghana. <\/strong><\/span><b>Ghana Premier League clubs have expressed shock and grief following the death of Berekum Chelsea forward Dominic Frimpong after the club\u2019s team bus was attacked by armed robbers, prompting calls for a swift investigation and improved security for teams.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Ghana Football Association (GFA) confirmed Frimpong\u2019s death after the incident, which occurred as Berekum Chelsea were returning from a week 29 league match against FC Samartex 1996.<\/p>\n<p>According to Berekum Chelsea, the team bus was blocked on the road from Samreboi to Berekum by armed robbers, leading to an attack that left Frimpong dead and others injured.<\/p>\n<p>Accra Hearts of Oak said it was \u201cdeeply concerned\u201d by reports of the attack and extended solidarity to Berekum Chelsea, describing the incident as traumatic and unacceptable.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNo club, player, or football official should ever have to endure such an experience in the line of duty,\u201d the club said in a social media post, calling for a \u201cswift and thorough investigation\u201d to ensure those responsible are brought to justice.<\/p>\n<p>Asante Kotoko SC said it was \u201cdeeply saddened by the loss of talented forward Dominic Frimpong\u201d, adding that its thoughts were with his family and Berekum Chelsea.<\/p>\n<p>The Porcupine Warriors also urged authorities to ensure the safety and security of all clubs, following what it described as an \u201cunfortunate armed robbery incident\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>FC Samartex 1996, Berekum Chelsea\u2019s opponents in the match, said Frimpong\u2019s death was \u201ca tragedy for the entire Ghanaian football fraternity\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn moments like these, football transcends competition, and we are united in grief,\u201d the club said, offering support to the bereaved family and Berekum Chelsea playing and technical staff.<\/p>\n<p>Other clubs, including Aduana Stars, Medeama, and Gold Stars, among others, also joined in expressing condolences to Berekum Chelsea and all stakeholders in the football fraternity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Ghana<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Ghana. Ghana Premier League clubs have expressed shock and grief following the death of Berekum Chelsea forward Dominic Frimpong after the club\u2019s team bus was attacked by armed robbers, prompting calls for a swift investigation and improved security for teams. 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