Ghana Premier League side Berekum Chelsea have been attacked by armed robbers along the Goaso–Bibiani road at Ahyiresu in the Ahafo Region on Sunday April, 12, 2026.
The incident occurred as players and officials were returning from their Matchday 29 fixture, where they recorded a 1–0 victory over Samartex at Dun’s Park.
Gunshots were reportedly fired by the attackers during the ambush, forcing players and officials to flee into the buses for safety.
Berekum Chelsea forward Dominic Frimpong is said to have suffered gunshot wounds to the head and is currently in critical condition at the Bibiani Government Hospital. Police have launched a manhunt for the attackers.
In a statement released by the club, it said their bus was blocked by a group of armed men who prevented their passage.
“On our way back to Berekum from Samreboi, our team bus was attacked by a group of armed robbers who blocked the road to prevent our passage,” the statement said.
The club added that masked men wielding guns and assault rifles opened fire on the bus as the driver attempted to reverse.
“Masked men wielding guns and assault rifles started shooting at our bus as the driver tried to reverse. The players and staff fled into nearby bushes to take cover.”
