Berekum Chelsea winger Dominic Frimpong has tragically passed away following an armed robbery attack on the team after their Ghana Premier League game against FC Samartex.
The team was attacked on the Bibiani-Goaso road, Ahyiresu, after the armed robbers stopped their bus and opened fire, with several players and officials fleeing for their lives.
Unfortunately, Frimpong was hit in the head and had to be rushed to the Bibiani Government Hospital.
The 20-year-old was later pronounced dead.
Frimpong has been one of the revelation of the campaign for the Blues, scoring two goals in 13 league appearances for the club.
Meanwhile, some players and officials are yet to be found after running into the forest to seek refuge following the deadly encounter.
“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,” a statement from Chelsea read.
“Masked men welding guns and assault rifles started shooting at our bus as the driver tried to reverse. The players and staff fled into near by bushes to take cover.
“Unfortunately one of our players is badly injured and is receiving medical attention at a nearby hospital waiting to be transferred to the regional hospital.
“We are grateful to the police patrol team for its rapid response, sports journalists who quickly decimated the information, the town of Ashiresu which provided temporary shelter for our players and officials of Bibiani Gold stars who have offered tremendous support.
“We are also grateful to all well wishers and last but not the least the President of the Ghana Football Association for his prompt response in this difficult moment.”