Late Ghanaian footballer, Raphael Dwamena who tragically passed away during a football match last year, is set to be laid to rest on Friday, February 16, in Accra.
The funeral proceedings is set to take place at the Adjiringano Astro Turf followed by a private burial.
The former black Stars strike met his untimely demise in November 2023 during a match between KF Egnatia and KF Partizani in the Albanian top flight.
The tragic incident took place in the 23rd minute of the match as he collapsed on the pitch and with the help of the medical team he was carried out of the pitch.
Despite efforts to revive him, all attempts proved futile, and he passed away while being transported to the hospital.
Dwamena’s unexpected demise was a sad and shocking moment for his fans, the football fraternity of Ghana due to the profound impact and great dedication to the football community.
Despite facing challenges with a heart disease since 2017 and playing with a heart detector, the 28-year-old continued to showcase his talent, becoming the leading scorer in the Albanian league before his tragic passing.
Having played for prominent clubs such as Levante, FC Zurich, and Real Zaragoza, Dwamena left an indelible mark on the football world.
He made his debut for Ghana in 2017, scoring in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ethiopia.