Ghanaian footballer killed after armed attackers open fire at team bus

Ghanaian footballer Dominic Frimpong has died after suspected armed robbers opened fire at the bus carrying his team Berekum Chelsea back from a fixture.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) expressed its “profound shock and deep sorrow”, and shared its “heartfelt condolences” to the 20-year-old’s family, teammates and all who work for the team.

“Dominic was a promising young talent whose dedication and passion for the game embodied the spirit of our league,” it added.

According to Berekum Chelsea, the team bus was returning from a Ghana Premier League fixture on Sunday, when they came under attack by “masked men wielding guns and assault rifles”.

The team – who were on the road after an away game against Samartex in Samreboi – were ambushed by the men who “blocked the road to prevent” their passage, the club added.

“[The men] started shooting at our bus as the driver tried to reverse,” it said. “The players and staff fled into nearby bushes to take cover.”

The suspects have yet to be caught as investigations into the incident continue.

“We urge that all necessary measures be taken to ensure justice is served,” the GFA said, adding it is in contact with relevant authorities and the club.

The association also said it will be reviewing and strengthening security arrangements for clubs travelling for competitions within Ghana to “prevent such tragic occurrences in the future”.

Frimpong had joined Berekum Chelsea on loan from Aduana FC in January, according to local media reports.

The forward was set to stay at the team until the end of the premier league season. He had scored two goals in 13 appearances.