Ghana Premier League: Dominic Frimpong killed in armed robbery
Ghana football has been thrown into a state of mourning after Dominic Frimpong, a footballer on loan at Berekum Chelsea from Aduana FC, was shot dead on Sunday night.
www.flashscore.comHere are the latest updates on Dominic Frimpong as of mid-April 2026:
- Dominic Frimpong, a 20-year-old winger for Berekum Chelsea (on loan from Aduana FC), was killed in an armed attack on the team bus in Ghana while returning from a Ghana Premier League match. The incident prompted widespread mourning in Ghanaian football and raised calls for enhanced security for traveling squads.[1][6][10]
- Several outlets report that the Ghana Football Association expressed deep sorrow and pledged to review security measures for domestic travel after the tragedy.[2][6][1]
- Police and media coverage identified the event as an armed robbery on the Goaso–Bibiani road; subsequent reports indicate arrests related to the case, including a gang leader being connected to the incident, with ongoing investigations.[4][7][1]
- The club and national football bodies honored Frimpong’s potential and extended condolences to his family and teammates, while discussions continue about security improvements and preventive measures for league travel.[6][9][2]
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- Coverage of the incident and initial reporting.[10][1][6]
- Ghana Football Association reactions and security discussions.[1][2][6]
- Follow-up on arrests and investigations.[7][4]