
A video of famous Ghanaian footballer Raphael Dwamena suffering a cardiac arrest on the field while live match is currently going viral on the Internet. The clip is spreading like wildfire on various social media platforms like Twitter, and Reddit.
The unfortunate incident is sad and disturbing and we urge our users to keep the video away from kids. He is a famous Ghanaian football player and played as a striker for Albanian club KF Egnatia in the Albanian football league.
Let’s dive into the story and find out how the tragic incident happened. Keep on scrolling-
Raphael Dwamena suffers cardiac arrest during live match, video goes viral
As mentioned above, the viral video depicts a harrowing incident where a 28-year-old footballer, Raphael, collapses on the field due to a sudden cardiac arrest, ultimately leading to his untimely passing. The entire tragic episode was captured on camera, and now, numerous news websites and TV shows are broadcasting the distressing footage.
Up to this point, the clip has amassed millions of clicks and views. The tragic incident unfolded on November 11, 2023, during the match between Partizani and KF Egnatia. Following the cardiac arrest, Raphael was swiftly transported to the hospital, where he was subsequently pronounced dead.

As news of his death began to spread across the internet, the Ghana Football Association issued a statement, expressing their sorrow. The statement read, ‘The Ghana Football Association is saddened to hear of the death of our former player, Raphael Dwamena, and wishes to express our deepest condolences to his family at this difficult moment.
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Raphael Dwamena Wiki Biodata
Personal Information | |
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Full Name | Raphael Dwamena |
Date of Birth | September 2, 1995 |
Place of Birth | Nkawkaw, Ghana |
Age | 28 years |
Position | Striker |
Football Club | KF Egnatia (Albanian football league) |
Career Statistics | |
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Current Club | KF Egnatia |
League | Albanian football league |
Top Scorer | Yes (Season’s top scorer with nine goals) |
International Career | |
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National Team | Ghana |
Total Appearances | 8 |
Goals Scored | 2 |