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FIFA president sends condolences after Ghana player death in attack
TL;DR
FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed condolences following the death of Ghana player Dominic Frimpong, who was killed in an armed attack on his team's bus. The incident occurred as the team returned from a match against Samartex in Samreboi.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the DAZN pre-match interview ahead of the Club World Cup final soccer match between Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain at Metlife Stadium. Sven Hoppe/dpa
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has sent condolences on behalf of the ruling body and football as a whole to those affected by the death of Ghana player Dominic Frimpong in an armed attack on the bus of his team.
Frimpong played for Ghana Premier League club Berukum Chelsea and the team bus was reportedly attacked by masked and armed men as they were returning from a match in Samreboi againsat Samartex on Sunday.
Players and officials fled into bushes to take cover but Frimpong died of gunshot wounds in the attack.
Infantino said late Monday on Instagram he was "deeply saddened by the tragic passing" of Frimpong.
"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 said.
The BBC said that several over clubs in Ghana have reported similar attacks over the past years.
Q&A
What happened to Ghana player Dominic Frimpong?
Dominic Frimpong was killed in an armed attack on his team's bus while returning from a match.
Who is responsible for the attack on the Berukum Chelsea team bus?
The attack was carried out by masked and armed men, but no specific individuals or groups have been identified as responsible.
What was FIFA's response to the death of Dominic Frimpong?
FIFA President Gianni Infantino sent condolences on behalf of FIFA and the football community to those affected by Frimpong's death.
