Former Black Stars striker, Raphael Dwamena, faced an untimely demise during a match between Egnatia Rrogozhine and Partizani Tirana. The tragic incident unfolded in the 23rd minute, with the score tied at one-nil.
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| Raphael Dwamena |
A distressing video captured the moment, prompting a brief halt in the game as the referee conferred with the VAR room. After the consultation, play resumed with a goal kick, but tragically, as the ball was kicked, Dwamena collapsed on the field.
The referee and players from both teams rushed to assist, attempting to turn him over before the medical team intervened. Despite efforts to revive him, Raphael Dwamena, who had showcased his skills in 12 games during the ongoing 2023/2024 season, scoring 12 goals and providing an assist, could not be saved.
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| Raphael Dwamena Jubilating |
This heartbreaking incident adds Raphael Dwamena to the list of African players, including Endurance Idahor, Jeanine Djomnang, Ambrose Wleh, Cheick Tioté, Lokissimbaye Loko, Sekou Camara, Patrick Ekeng, Mohamed Mboye, Moïse Brou Apanga, and Faty Papy, who lost their lives to cardiac arrest.
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