The Professional Footballers Association of Ghana (PFAG) has paid its final respects to the late Raphael Dwamena, as the final funeral rites of the ex-Black Stars Striker took place at the Adjirigano Astro Turf on Friday 16th February 2024.<\/p>\n
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Executive Members of the PFAG and former national team players, including Coach Ibrahim Tanko and Augustine Arhinful were in attendance for the solemn event at which family, friends and well-wishers joined hands to bid a final farewell to our ex-Black Stars marksman.<\/p>\n
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Raphael Dwamena passed away on the 11th of November last year, after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest while playing for Egnatia FC in an Albanian Superliga fixture against SC Partizani.<\/p>\n
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Dwamena shot to prominence with his impressive performances for FC Zurich in the Swiss Super League as well as during stints for Levante and Real Zaragoza in the Spanish League.<\/p>\n
He was set for a dream move to English Premiership campaigners Brighton and Hove Albion when a heart condition was detected.<\/p>\n
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Dwamena wore the colours of the senior national team proudly, and was the toast of fans when he netted twice on debut for the Black Stars in a 2019 African Nations Cup Qualifying game versus Ethiopia at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi.<\/p>\n
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The PFAG, as mother body of all professional footballers in the country, is deeply devastated at the demise of our member.<\/p>\n
We continue to extend our best wishes to his family and loved ones at this trying moment.<\/p>\n
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May our Almighty God grant Raphael Dwamena a peaceful rest in HIS heavenly abode.<\/p>\n
PFAG: With Them and For Them.<\/p>\n
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The Professional Footballers Association of Ghana (PFAG) has paid its final respects to the late Raphael Dwamena, as the final funeral rites of the ex-Black Stars Striker took place at the Adjirigano Astro Turf on Friday 16th February 2024. Executive Members of the PFAG and former national team players, including Coach Ibrahim Tanko and<\/p>\n