Raphael Dwamena: Emotional Video Of Late Player Preaching About Salvation Evokes Sadness

Raphael Dwamena: Emotional Video Of Late Player Preaching About Salvation Evokes Sadness

  • An old video of Raphael Dwamena preaching to his followers online has gone viral
  • The former Levante UD player was preaching to people about the relevance of salvation
  • The touching video popped up after it was confirmed by the Albanian FA that Raphael Dwamena had died

An old video showing the former Ghana international Raphael Dwamena preaching has many left Ghanaians and football lovers sad.

The video which was shared by @joelbortey on X showed the former Levante UD player in a sober mood preaching about salvation.

Photo of Raphael Dwamena
Raphael Dwamena preaches about salvation Photo credit: @Raphael Dwamena/Facebook
Source: Facebook

He quoted the bible verse James 4:14 where he talked about the futility of life and the need for everyone to work out his or her salvation.

The video popped up it was confirmed on Saturday November 11, 2023 that the the 28 year-old died after he collapsed on the pitch during a game.

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Raphael Dwamena was loved by many people due to his football ability and also because of how he often professed the goodness of God in most of his interviews.

The 1-minute 17 second video had gathered over 200 likes and 7000 views at the time of writing the report.

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Ghanaians react to the video

Many people who reacted to the video expressed their deepest condolences whereas also opined that he should have quit playing football for the sake of his health.

@tindy_dickson stated:

Heartbreaking

@Jnr_wrld commented:

It’s sad but then he knew he had a heart condition and was told to quit but then he still went on to play. Lowkey he caused his own demise. oh well

@kobbyrichyd stated:

Guy wasn’t scared to die. He was prepared for every outcome… May he RIP.

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@2legit2Quit_Now reacted:

His soul rest in perfect peace! The lord should indeed show us how to number our days!

Video of Raphael Dwamena's last game trends

Earlier YEN.com.gh reported that Ghana striker Raphael Dwamena died after collapsing during a game in Albania.

The 28-year-old footballer, Raphael Dwamena, started in the match on Saturday, November 11, 2023, between FK Egnatia and Partizani but had to be stretchered off after collapsing during the game.

Doctors were unable to resuscitate the striker and he has since passed away.

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Source: YEN.com.gh

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Philip Boateng Kessie (Human-Interest editor) Philip Boateng Kessie started writing for YEN.com.gh in 2022 and is the Head of the Human Interest desk. He has over six years of experience in journalism and graduated from the University of Cape Coast in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. Philip previously served as a reporter for Graphic Communications Group Limited (GCGL) and as a content writer for Scooper News. He has a certificate in Google News Initiative News Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation. Email: philip.kessie@yen.com.gh.