A forward of Berekum Chelsea, Dominic Frimpong, has been shot dead after suspected armed robbers attacked the club’s team bus on the Goaso–Bibiani road at Ahyiresu in the Ahafo Region.
The incident occurred on Sunday, April 12, 2026, as the team was returning from their Matchday 29 Ghana Premier League fixture against FC Samartex 1996 at Dun’s Park in Samreboi, where Berekum Chelsea suffered a 1-0 defeat.
According to reports, the team bus was ambushed by armed men who blocked the road, forcing the vehicle to stop. Gunshots were fired during the attack, sending players and club officials into panic as they rushed for safety.
Dominic Frimpong was reportedly hit by gunfire and later succumbed to his injuries at the Bibiani Government Hospital.
In a statement issued by the club, Berekum Chelsea confirmed the tragic incident, saying their bus was intercepted by a group of armed robbers while travelling back to Berekum from Samreboi.
“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,” the club said.
The statement added that the attackers, believed to be masked and armed with rifles, opened fire on the bus as the driver attempted to reverse and escape.
“Masked men wielding guns and assault rifles started shooting at our bus as the driver tried to reverse. The players and staff fled into nearby bushes to take cover,” the statement added.
Police have launched a manhunt for the assailants.