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20-year-old Ghanian footballer Dominic Frimpong has died after suspected armed robbers attacked his club Berekum Chelsea\u2019s team bus, according to the west African country’s football association.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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In a statement made by the GFA (Ghanian Football Association) on Monday, the organisation made clear their “profound shock and deep sorrow” at the tragic incident, before making “heartfelt condolences” to the player’s family.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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The statement continued: “Dominic was a promising young talent whose dedication and passion for the game embodied the spirit of our league.” <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Berekum Chelsea had been returning from an away Ghana \u200cPremier League\u00a0fixture when the incident occurred. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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In a later statement made by Berekum Chelsea, some of the circumstances of the attack were laid out. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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They said: “On our way back to Berekum from Samreboi, our team bus was attacked by a group of armed robbers who \u200cblocked the road to prevent our passage. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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