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Dominic Frimpong
Footballer (Winger)
About Dominic Frimpong
Dominic Frimpong was a young Ghanaian winger whose death shocked Ghanaian football. He was 20 and on loan at Berekum Chelsea from Aduana FC when armed robbers attacked the team bus on 12 April 2026.
Career
Frimpong was born in Accra on 26 August 2005. He signed for Aduana FC in 2025 and was loaned to Berekum Chelsea for the 2025-26 season, where he scored twice in 13 Premier League appearances.
The attack
On 12 April 2026 the Berekum Chelsea bus was returning from a league match against FC Samartex when masked gunmen blocked the road and opened fire as the driver tried to reverse. Players and staff fled into the bush. Frimpong was hit and died later in hospital; he was the only reported death in the attack, which was covered by international media including the BBC and Al Jazeera.
Tributes
The Ghana Football Association held tributes at the MTN FA Cup semi-finals and the Women's Premier League final, and CAF and FIFA sent condolences. His funeral was scheduled for 29 April 2026 at Assin Fosu.
Frequently asked questions about Dominic Frimpong
How old is Dominic Frimpong?
Dominic Frimpong is 21 years old, born August 26, 2005.
What is Dominic Frimpong known for?
Dominic Frimpong is a Footballer (Winger).
What is Dominic Frimpong's nationality?
Dominic Frimpong is Ghanaian.
Personal Information
- Full Name
- Dominic Frimpong
- Date of Birth
- 26 August 2005
- Date of Death
- 12 April 2026
- Nationality
- Ghanaian
- Region
- Greater Accra
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Sources & References
- "Dominic Frimpong". Wikipedia.
- "Kwame Dzokoto Beverly Afaglo 16 Ghanaian Media Personalities Died 2026". YEN.com.gh.
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