On 12 April 2026, Frimpong was killed when the Berekum Chelsea team bus was attacked by armed robbers while returning from a Premier League match against
Samartex. Masked gunmen blocked the road and opened fire on the bus as it attempted to reverse. Players and staff fled into nearby bushes for safety, but Frimpong was struck by gunfire and later died from his injuries at the hospital. Frimpong was 20, and was the only reported fatality in the attack. The
Confederation of African Football and
FIFA expressed their condolences. == References ==