Players and officials of Berekum Chelsea were attacked by suspected armed robbers on the Goaso–Bibiani road at Ahyiresu in the Ahafo Region on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
The incident occurred as the team was returning from their Matchday 29 fixture in the Ghana Premier League against FC Samartex 1996. Berekum Chelsea had lost the match 1–0 at Dun’s Park in Samreboi.
According to reports, the team bus was ambushed by armed men who blocked the road, forcing the vehicle to a halt. Gunshots were allegedly fired during the attack, triggering panic among players and club officials, who fled into nearby bushes to seek safety.
Forward Dominic Frimpong was reportedly struck by gunfire during the incident and was later pronounced dead at Bibiani Government Hospital.
The Ghana Police Service has since launched a manhunt for the perpetrators.
In an official statement, Berekum Chelsea confirmed that their bus had been intercepted by armed individuals while travelling from Samreboi to Berekum. The club indicated that the attackers, believed to be masked and carrying rifles, opened fire as the driver attempted to reverse and escape the scene.
The incident has heightened concerns over security on major road networks frequently used by clubs travelling for league fixtures, particularly within the Ghana Premier League.
