Ghanaian footballer, Raphael Dwamena has died after collapsing during an Albanian Superliga game between FK Egnatia and KF Partizani on Saturday.
The 28-year-old who has been playing with an Implantable Cardioverter-Defribillator due to a heart problem collapsed in the 23rd minute of the game and had to be rushed to the hospital, where he was declared dead.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) confirmed his death in a statement: “Our thoughts are with the family of Raphael Dwamena at this difficult time. Raphael represented Ghana wholeheartedly and paid his dues to the country until his unfortunate passing. We will forever miss him for his dedication to the National Coarse. Rest In Peace Raphael!”
Dwamena’s first case of a heart condition was brought to light after his move to Brighton hit the snag due to failing his medical.
He returned to Austria, where he was playing for Austria Lustenau and later FC Zurich, before earning a big move to Levante in Spain.
However, after different collapse cases, his career saw him move to Albania, where he was handed another lifeline.
He made nine appearances for the Black Stars of Ghana, scoring on his debut for the national team.
He started his career with Red Bull Salzburg before later joining Austria Lustenau. He also played for FC Zurich, Levante, Real Zaragoza, Velje Bodklub, BW Linz, and KF Egnatia.
