Albania President Bajram Begaj expressed profound sorrow as he announced the tragic demise of Raphael Dwamena, who passed away on November 11th during a match between KF Egnatia and KF Partizani in the Albanian Superliga.
President Begaj, visibly moved by the unfortunate news, conveyed his heartfelt condolences and acknowledged the significant role played by football clubs in Albania, emphasizing their contribution to the elevation of the sport's quality.
The sudden loss of Dwamena, a talent on the football field, has cast a pall over the sport, leaving fans and fellow players grappling with the untimely departure of a talented player.
"I learned with pain the news about the tragic loss of the captain of the club "Egnatia", Raphael Dëamena. In this difficult moment, I express my sincere condolences to the family, the club "Egnatia" and the fans from Rrogozhin. I also find the opportunity to appreciate the contribution of the football clubs in Albania for increasing the quality of this sport in our country", the president wrote in a post on Facebook.
Raphael Dwamena made eight appearances for the senior national team and scored two goals.