FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed his heartfelt condolences following the tragic death of Dominic Frimpong, who was fatally shot during a violent armed robbery attack on Berekum Chelsea’s team bus last Sunday.
In an official statement released on Monday morning, Infantino said he was “deeply saddened” by the news of the 20-year-old forward’s passing after the horrifying incident that occurred on Sunday evening.
“I am deeply saddened to hear of the tragic passing of Berekum Chelsea Football Club’s Dominic Frimpong following a reported attack on the team while returning from a Ghana Premier League fixture,” the statement read.
The FIFA boss extended sympathies on behalf of the global football community, offering support to Frimpong’s family, teammates, and all those connected to the club.
“On behalf of the global football community and everyone at FIFA, we send our condolences to his family, friends, everyone at Berekum Chelsea FC and all those who knew him,” he added.
Frimpong’s death has sent shockwaves across Ghanaian football, with calls intensifying for improved security measures for clubs traveling for domestic league matches.
The young forward, who joined Chelsea on loan from Aduana FC earlier this year, had been steadily establishing himself before his untimely demise.
Authorities have since launched investigations into the attack, as the football fraternity continues to mourn one of its promising talents.
Below is the full statement: