The Ranking Member on Parliament’s Sports and Youth Committee, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Berekum Chelsea player Dominic Frimpong, who died following an armed robbery attack on the team’s bus.
In a post shared on social media, the Member of Parliament for Old Tafo described the incident as a painful blow to Ghanaian football and raised concerns about the safety of teams travelling for league fixtures across the country.
He said the tragedy highlights the urgent need to strengthen security arrangements for football clubs on match days and along major highways.
“I am deeply saddened by the tragic death of Berekum Chelsea’s Dominic Frimpong following the armed robbery attack on the team bus after their match against Samartex. This is a painful loss to Ghana football and a stark reminder of the growing insecurity on our highways,” he wrote.
“My heartfelt condolences go to his family, Berekum Chelsea, and the entire football fraternity. I call on the Ghana Police Service and all relevant authorities to swiftly bring the perpetrators to justice and urgently strengthen security for our clubs on match travels. May Dominic’s soul rest in perfect peace.”
The incident occurred on the Goaso–Bibiani road near Ahyiresu in the Ahafo Region, where armed men reportedly ambushed the team bus, forcing players and officials to flee for safety.
Frimpong, who was on loan from Aduana FC, sustained gunshot injuries during the attack. He was later pronounced dead while receiving treatment at the Bibiani Government Hospital.