Ghanaian footballer Dominic Frimpong has died in after suspected armed robbers attacked his team Berekum Chelsea, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has said.
In a statement on Monday, the GFA expressed its “profound shock and deep sorrow”, and shared its “heartfelt condolences” to his family, teammates and all who work for team.
“Dominic was a promising young talent whose dedication and passion for the game embodied the spirit of our league,” it added.
According to Berekum Chelsea, the team was returning from a Ghana Premier League fixture, when they came under attack by “masked men wielding guns and assault rifles”.
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