The President of the Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe, has extended heartfelt condolences to Berekum Chelsea following the tragic death of winger Dominic Frimpong in a reported armed robbery attack.
The 20-year-old footballer lost his life when the team’s bus was attacked while returning from a Ghana Premier League fixture, in an incident that has shocked the football community.
In an official letter addressed to Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, President of the Ghana Football Association, Dr. Motsepe expressed deep sorrow over the loss.
“It is with profound sadness that I learned of the armed robbery attack… which claimed the life of Dominic Frimpong,” part of the statement read.
He conveyed condolences on behalf of CAF, extending sympathies to the player’s family, teammates, and the wider Ghanaian football fraternity.
“Please pass my personal and CAF’s deepest condolences… May God comfort and console his loved ones,” he added.
The Ghana Football Association says it remains in close contact with the club and the Ghana Police Service as investigations continue.
Authorities have been urged to ensure that those responsible for the attack are swiftly brought to justice.
