FIFA president Infantino pays tribute to Dominic after deadly robbery attack

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has extended his heartfelt sympathies to the family, friends, and teammates of Dominic Frimpong, subsequent to the player's tragic passing.

The Berekum Chelsea FC striker lost his life on Sunday after the team's bus was attacked by armed robbers along the Bibiani–Goaso highway while returning from a Ghana Premier League fixture.

The shocking incident has sent waves of grief across the football community in Ghana and beyond. In a statement released on Monday, April 13, Infantino expressed profound sorrow over the incident.

“I am deeply saddened to learn 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,” he said.

“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.”As tributes continue to pour in for the late striker, the tragic incident has once again raised concerns about safety on Ghana’s roads.

The Ghana Police Service has since launched a manhunt for the perpetrators, with efforts underway to bring those responsible to justice.