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I spoke with him on Thursday, and he seemed good – Raphael Dwamena’s mother mourns her son’s death

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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.

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.

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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.”

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Black Stars fitness coach Ricky Roy reportedly dead

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April 29, 2024

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He remained with the national squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and the current Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. Roy rose to prominence as a member of the coaching staff for Division One League club Vision FC in February 2020, before joining the national squad.

Romeo Ricky Roy, the fitness coach for Ghana’s senior national team, has died.

According to Ghana Football Association president Kurt Edwin Simeon Okraku’s Facebook post, he died in Accra on Sunday, April 28, 2024.

Roy joined the Black Stars’ backroom staff in 2021, during Milovan Rajevac’s second spell as coach.

He remained with the national squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and the current Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.

Roy rose to prominence as a member of the coaching staff for Division One League club Vision FC in February 2020, before joining the national squad.

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Veteran Sports Commentator Joe Lartey dies at 96

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Joe Lartey was born on June 6, 1927, in Accra and attended Accra Academy. Lartey, often known as "Over to You," was a well-known broadcaster and SWAG's founding president. Lartey began his media career as a football commentator with the Ghana Broadcasting Cooperation (GBC) in 1961. He grew to be a popular figure in Ghana's sports community. He subsequently spent a decade at Radio Nigeria before returning to GBC in 1990. During his stint, he presented shows including Sports Digest on GTV.

The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) has reported the death of Joe Lartey, a veteran Ghanaian football pundit and sports writer.

He passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024, at the age of 96.

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Joe Lartey was born on June 6, 1927, in Accra and attended Accra Academy. Lartey, often known as “Over to You,” was a well-known broadcaster and SWAG’s founding president.

Lartey began his media career as a football commentator with the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) in 1961.

He grew to be a popular figure in Ghana’s sports community.

He subsequently spent a decade at Radio Nigeria before returning to GBC in 1990. During his stint, he presented shows including Sports Digest on GTV.

In appreciation of his achievements in sports journalism, Lartey received the coveted “A Life in Sport” award from the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) during the AIPS Sport Media Awards ceremony in Doha, Qatar, in June 2022.

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Lartey’s impact stretched well beyond Ghana, with numerous Ghanaian football analysts praising him for moulding their careers.

Fans and colleagues alike will remember him warmly for his pioneering work in sports broadcasting.

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Xavi to stay as Barcelona’s coach until at least June 2025

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April 25, 2024

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Xavi took over as manager of Barcelona in November 2021, after leaving Qatari club Al Sadd, and led the team to the Spanish title in his first full season in charge in 2022–23. However, they are 11 points behind La Liga leaders Real Madrid with six games remaining in the current season. Barcelona was eliminated from the Champions League last week after losing to Paris St. Germain in the quarterfinals.

Barcelona coach Xavi will stay with the club until at least the end of his contract in June 2025, having changed his mind about this being his final season.

The 44-year-old stated in January that he will stand down as manager this summer.

However, with president Joan Laporta desperate for him to stay, the former Barcelona and Spain midfielder has made a U-turn.

Xavi took over as manager of Barcelona in November 2021, after leaving Qatari club Al Sadd, and led the team to the Spanish title in his first full season in charge in 2022–23.

However, they are 11 points behind La Liga leaders Real Madrid with six games remaining in the current season.

Barcelona were eliminated from the Champions League last week after losing to PSG in the quarterfinals.

Xavi, who won 25 honours during his brilliant playing career at Barcelona, said he felt “liberated” with the revelation that he would leave the position at the conclusion of the season.

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When he announced his departure following the defeat to Villarreal, he felt he was not being safeguarded by the club and there was no clear direction.

However, the team’s fortunes have improved since Xavi felt comfortable taking a more casual attitude.

They went ten games undefeated in the league before falling 3-2 to Real Madrid on Sunday.

On Wednesday, there was a meeting at Laporta’s residence, and the club’s desire for him to stay was clear.

If Xavi is unable to strengthen the squad before the conclusion of the 2024-25 season, Barcelona will attempt to persuade one of the high-profile managers out of contract, including Pep Guardiola, Luis Enrique, and Mikel Arteta.

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