The Ghana Football Association has announced plans to overhaul security arrangements for clubs travelling across the country following a deadly highway attack that claimed the life of Dominic Frimpong.
Frimpong, a player of Berekum Chelsea, died after the team’s bus was ambushed by suspected armed robbers while returning from a league fixture against FC Samartex 1996 in Samreboi.
In the wake of the incident, the GFA says it is engaging stakeholders to reassess and strengthen safety protocols for domestic team travel, with the aim of preventing similar tragedies. The move signals growing concern over the vulnerability of clubs on long-distance road journeys.
The football governing body also confirmed ongoing collaboration with the Ghana Police Service as investigations continue, stressing the need for swift justice.
Across the league, clubs have rallied in support of Berekum Chelsea, with messages of solidarity pouring in. Asante Kotoko, one of the country’s top clubs, expressed sympathy to the players, technical team, and management, while calling for enhanced protection for all teams.
The incident has shifted focus beyond competition to player safety, with stakeholders now pushing for concrete measures to safeguard athletes and officials as they travel for matches nationwide.
As the football community mourns, the tragedy is expected to trigger broader discussions on security infrastructure and emergency response systems within Ghana’s domestic league.
