Doctors at the Kavaja Hospital in Albania have revealed that Ghanaian footballer Raphael Dwamena passed away before the ambulance transporting him reached the hospital.
Raphael Dwamena tragically lost his life on Saturday, November 11, 2023, during a match in the Albanian Super League between Egnatia and Partizani Tirana.
The distressing incident occurred in the 24th minute of the game when Dwamena collapsed on the pitch. The sudden and unattended fall was captured on video.
Despite immediate efforts from teammates and medical professionals, the 28-year-old striker could not be revived and succumbed to the situation.
Addressing the unfortunate incident, Dr. Lala from Kavaja Hospital explained that Dwamena was already deceased upon his arrival at the hospital.
“The patient came to Kavaja Hospital in the ‘black code,’ indicating exitus (the medical term for death), without vital parameters, without tension, without breathing, without cardiac activity. There was no activity in the EKG,” detailed Dr. Lala.
Raphael Dwamena made his debut for Ghana at the international level in 2017, scoring two goals in nine matches.
The late Ghanaian player had previously played for clubs like Red Bull Salzburg, Levante, and Real Zaragoza, leaving a notable mark in his football career.