Infantino leads tributes to Berekum Chelsea forward Dominic Frimpong

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed profound sorrow following the tragic death of Berekum Chelsea forward Dominic Frimpong, who was fatally shot during a violent armed robbery attack on the club’s team bus last Sunday. The shocking incident occurred as the team was returning from a Ghana Premier League fixture, sending waves of grief across the football community in Ghana and beyond.

In an official statement released, Infantino said he was “deeply saddened” by the loss of the 20-year-old attacker, describing the circumstances surrounding his death as both tragic and distressing. “I am deeply saddened to hear of the tragic passing of Berekum Chelsea Football Club’s Dominic Frimpong following a reported attack on the team while returning from a Ghana Premier League fixture,” Infantino stated.

Speaking on behalf of world football’s governing body, Infantino extended heartfelt condolences to those closest to the young player, emphasizing the unity of the global game in moments of tragedy. “On behalf of the global football community and everyone at FIFA, we send our condolences to his family, friends, everyone at Berekum Chelsea FC and all those who knew him,” he added.

Frimpong’s death has cast a dark shadow over Ghanaian football, with tributes continuing to pour in for a promising talent whose life was cut short under devastating circumstances.