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I spoke with him on Thursday, and he seemed good – Raphael Dwamena’s mother mourns her son’s death
Raphael Dwamena’s mother has spoken out about how she learned of her son’s tragic death over the weekend.
Ruby Akakpo said on Onua Sports on Maakye on Onua FM/TV on Tuesday, November 14 that she spoke with her son just two days before the tragic tragedy.
“I talked to Nana Kwame on Thursday,” he said, adding that the footballer was the sort who was always in touch with his family.
“He talks to me all the time on a video call,” she told me.
According to Ruby Akakpo, the departed player would not miss the opportunity to contact her from the dressing room via video after every game, giving his insights about what went well and what did not go well on the field.
When the tragic occurrence occurred on Saturday, November 11, she stated she was looking forward to one of these lively conversations.
She stated that the family learned about the event on social media and had to confirm it with his manager.
They have not heard from his club, KF Egnatia, since.
The attacker collapsed on the pitch in the 23rd minute of an Albanian league match between KF Egnatia and Partizani.
He received on-the-spot medical attention but was confirmed dead while being taken to Kavaje Hospital.
Dwamena joined FK Egnatia in 2022, appearing in 37 games and scoring 24 goals.
Prior to his death, his club was winning the Albanian league, and he was the leading scorer with 9 goals.
He is one of just two players in the 2023/24 season to achieve a hat-trick.
Dwamena’s cardiac problem was discovered during medicals with Brighton & Hove Albion of the English Premier League, requiring the contract to be terminated in 2017.
He, however, went on to later sign for Levante in the Spanish La Liga from FC Zurich.
He has also played for Real Zaragoza in Spain, Vejle in Denmark, FC Blau Weiss Linz in Austria, BSC Old Boys in Switzerland, and most recently KF Egnatia.
His mother said the family advised him about his heart condition but he did not want to hide such a talent.
“So, we allowed him to play until a time when he will voluntarily stop.”
Harry Maguire, a Manchester United defender, has accepted Hon. Isaac Adongo’s apologies for dragging him through the dirt.
The Ghanaian politician previously rated the former Leicester City captain as the worst player recruited by the Red Devils.
Adongo was discussing the budget when he likened Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia’s economic management to Maguire’s on-field performances.
Mr Adongo, however, apologised to Maguire in Parliament on Tuesday, saying the Manchester United defender now performed better for his club than Dr Bawumia, whom he said had repeatedly supervised the country’s economic incompetence and had subsequently gone to the (IMF) for a bailout.
“I was very quick to compare my big brother Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to Harry Maguire. Mr. Speaker, I now apologize to Harry Maguire…Today Maguire has turned the corner; he is a transformational footballer. Maguire is now scoring goals for Manchester United.”
“Mr Speaker, Harry Maguire is now a key player for Manchester United. As for our Maguire, he is now roaming at the IMF with a cup in hand,” he stated.
Following the apology, Maguire stated on social media, “MP Issac Adongo apology accepted.” “Hope to see you at Old Trafford soon.”
Meanwhile, Everton will play Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday at Goodison Park.
Argentina’s World Cup-winning coach, Lionel Scaloni, has indicated that he is considering stepping down after five years in charge.
Scaloni made the stunning statement following Argentina’s 1-0 World Cup qualifying win against Brazil on Tuesday in Rio de Janeiro.
Before winning the World Cup in Qatar last year, the 45-year-old guided Argentina to the Copa America in 2021.
“Argentina needs a coach who has all the energy possible and who is well,” said Scaloni.
“I need to stop the ball and start thinking, I have a lot of things to think about during this time.
“It’s not goodbye or anything, but I need to think because the bar is very high and it’s complicated to keep going and it’s complicated to keep winning.
“These guys are making it difficult, so I need to think about it for a while. I will talk to the FA president and the players afterwards.”
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After a brief stint in command of Argentina’s under-20 team, Scaloni took over as manager in August 2018.
Argentina’s 2021 Copa America victory was their first major championship in 28 years, and it qualified them for the Finalissima against European champions Italy in June 2022, which they won 3-0 at Wembley.
Later that year, they won their third World Cup in Qatar, and first since 1986.
“We are sure and hope that Scaloni will continue,” said Argentina and Tottenham defender Cristian Romero.
“Let’s see now he will have time to think, he didn’t say anything in the dressing room about it. We will try to convince him.”
Argentina’s victory against Brazil on Tuesday was their first-ever away win over their rivals in World Cup qualification, and it took them two points clear at the top of the table.
The game at Rio’s Maracana stadium was delayed for 30 minutes due to a scuffle during the national anthems.
Chris Hughton’s Black Stars suffered their first competitive loss as head coach, falling 1-0 to Comoros in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.
Myziane Maolida’s first-half goal was enough to give the hosts their second straight victory over the Black Stars.
Ghana is now in fourth position, three points behind early group leaders Comoros, who have won both of their initial qualification games.
Following a tense, late win against Madagascar at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi last Friday, there was some hope that the Black Stars may capitalise on Mali’s slip-up against the Central African Republic to grab the group lead.
Ghana could have grabbed an early lead in Tuesday’s encounter when Inaki Williams set up Antoine Semenyo for a goal, but the Bournemouth striker hit the crossbar.
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