The remains of Former Ghanaian footballer Raphael Dwamena were repatriated back to his home country Ghana on Friday evening from Albania,where he tragically passed away last week.
The 28 years old talented striker collapsed during a league match between his club, Egnatia FC, and Partizani Tirana on November 11, 2023, leading to him being pronounced dead shortly after.
Dwamena’s body was solemnly received by his family and few friends in Accra late Friday night at the Kotoka International Airport.
The untimely departure of the footballer is further compounded by his history of heart problems, as he battled several heart failures in the years leading up to this tragic event.
In a tribute to Dwamena’s memory, a minute of silence was observed throughout the stadium before Ghana’s 1-0 victory against Madagascar in a 2026 World Cup match on Friday before the arrival of his body.
The late striker had represented Ghana at the senior level, donning the national colors with distinction. His international debut for the Black Stars on June 11, 2017, against Ethiopia was marked by an impressive brace. Throughout his career, he featured in a total of nine games for the men’s senior national.
