The family of the late Ghanaian footballer Raphael Dwamena has announced that his burial will take place on Friday, February 16, 2024.
The player will be laid in state at the Adjiringano Astro Turf in Accra at 7:00 GMT, followed by a funeral service and a private burial.
Dwamena tragically passed away after suffering a heart seizure on the pitch during Egnatia Rrogozhine’s game against Partizani Tirana on November 11, 2023.
Known for his remarkable career, Dwamena had his best season in football during 2017–2018, scoring 21 goals in 51 games for FC Zurich.
Before his untimely passing, he scored 12 goals and provided one assist in 12 games during the 2023–2024 season.
In January 2023, Dwamena joined Egnatia on an initial one-and-a-half-year deal, where he made a significant impact by scoring 12 goals and providing nine assists in 24 games within his first six months at the club.