Berekum Chelsea player killed in suspected armed robbery attack on team bus

Ghanaian Premier League side Berekum Chelsea have confirmed the death of winger Dominic Frimpong after masked gunmen opened fire on the club’s team bus, raising renewed questions over travel security and duty-of-care standards in domestic competitions.Police said the 20-year-old sustained gunshot wounds during the incident and died while receiving treatment, with a manhunt under way for the suspects.Berekum Chelsea said: “The men started shooting at our bus as the driver tried to reverse.”The club said players and staff fled into nearby bushes for cover after the road was blocked, describing the attackers as masked and armed with guns and assault rifles.The team were travelling back to Berekum on Sunday after a league match against Samartex in Samreboi, which they lost 1–0.Authorities said the bus was carrying around 30 players and officials when it came under attack by six armed men on the route home.The Ghana Football Association said it was in contact with the relevant authorities and the club, calling for “all necessary measures” to ensure justice is served.The GFA said it was in “profound shock and deep sorrow”, describing Frimpong as a “promising young talent” and pledging to review and strengthen security arrangements for clubs travelling to fixtures.Ghana Premier League organisers backed the club and urged security agencies to take urgent steps to safeguard participating teams as they travel for matches across the country.The incident adds operational risk to a league model that relies on frequent long-distance road travel, with knock-on implications for insurance, scheduling, player welfare policy and club cost bases if additional security measures become mandatory.Safety on key routes has been a longstanding concern in Ghana, with several clubs reporting past attacks on team buses, and the latest incident is likely to increase pressure for coordinated protocols across the league, police and regional authorities.Frimpong joined Berekum Chelsea on loan from Aduana FC in January and had scored two goals in 13 appearances this season, with police saying additional personnel and crime scene experts have been deployed to support the investigation.