{"id":39576,"date":"2023-11-13T09:47:15","date_gmt":"2023-11-13T09:47:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saharafootball.net\/?p=39576"},"modified":"2023-11-13T09:47:15","modified_gmt":"2023-11-13T09:47:15","slug":"nigerian-forward-moses-simon-pays-tribute-to-late-raphael-dwamena","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saharafootball.net\/nigerian-forward-moses-simon-pays-tribute-to-late-raphael-dwamena\/","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian forward Moses Simon pays tribute to late Raphael Dwamena"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Nigerian forward Moses Simon pays tribute to late Raphael Dwamena<\/strong><br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7515973527815049\" data-ad-slot=\"5197133662\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><br \/>\nNigerian forward Moses Simon has expressed his deep condolences following the tragic death of Ghanaian footballer Raphael Dwamena.<\/p>\n<p>Dwamena passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, during an Albanian Super League match between Egnatia and Partizani Tirana.<\/p>\n<p>The distressing incident occurred in the 24th minute as Dwamena collapsed on the pitch, despite immediate efforts from teammates and medical professionals.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE :\u00a0<a title=\"Black Stars full schedule ahead of Madagascar and Comoros game\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saharafootball.net\/black-stars-full-schedule-ahead-of-madagascar-and-comoros-game\/\">Black Stars full schedule ahead of Madagascar and Comoros game<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Moses Simon paid tribute to Dwamena by inscribing his name under his sleeves during a goal celebration for Nantes, honoring the impact of the fallen footballer.<\/p>\n<p>Dwamena, who had an impressive record as the league&#8217;s top scorer, previously faced heart problems, including a notable incident in 2021 when he collapsed during a game in Austria.<\/p>\n<p>His sudden demise has left the global football community in mourning, highlighting his talent and steadfast faith in Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n<p>The match against Partizani Tirana was halted and subsequently suspended at 1-1 as news of Dwamena&#8217;s passing spread, with condolences pouring in from the Albanian and Ghanaian football communities.<br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7515973527815049\" data-ad-slot=\"5197133662\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nigerian forward Moses Simon pays tribute to late Raphael Dwamena Nigerian forward Moses Simon has expressed his deep condolences following the tragic death of Ghanaian footballer Raphael Dwamena. Dwamena passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, during an Albanian Super League match between Egnatia and Partizani Tirana. 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