FK Egnatia pays tribute to Raphael Dwamena

Published on: 11 November 2023

In a tragic turn of events on the football field, FK Egnatia is gripped with sorrow as they pay a heartfelt tribute to Raphael Dwamena, the talented player who collapsed and tragically lost his life during today's match against KF Partizani in the Albanian Superliga.

The shocking incident unfolded on November 11th, leaving the football community in disbelief and mourning the untimely departure of a player who had contributed not just to his team but also to the beautiful game itself.

Reports from local media indicate that the striker did not make it when he was rushed to the hospital.

KF Egnatia took to the club's official social media platforms to post a picture of Raphael Dwamena with a dove and a broken heart emoji.

The striker lives no more after battling with a heart condition for years. Although he was advised by doctors to stop playing, he believed that his calling was football.

At FK Egnatia, he had been playing with close supervision from doctors before his sad demise today.

Tributes have already started pouring in from the football community for the deceased Ghana striker.

Before his passing, Raphael Dwamena played for several clubs including Red Bull Salzburg, Austria Lustenau, Levante, among others.

 

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