The family of former Black Stars striker, Raphael Dwamena, has faced setbacks in holding a befitting funeral for their departed loved one.
Originally scheduled for Friday at the Adjiringanor Astro Turf in East Legon, the ceremony encountered a stand-off, prompting the family to hold another service on Saturday, February 17.
The conflict emerged between Dwamena’s paternal and maternal families, casting a shadow over the proceedings.
Sources suggest that certain disagreements within the deceased family contributed to the disruption. Notably, tensions arose regarding the provision of the shroud for the corpse, with the family asserting that the wife and her family lacked the right to undertake this responsibility according to Onua Sports.
Friday’s ceremony, which took place under the patronage of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), witnessed controversy at the Transitions Funeral Homes as Dwamena’s family clashed with his wife. This clash caused a significant delay, leading to a standoff at the funeral homes for hours.
Speaking on Maakye on Onua TV, Yvonne Dwamena, sister to the late footballer, indicated that the family has decided to proceed with their funeral on Saturday, emphasising the need to address the internal conflicts. This implies a different ceremony to be held to the satisfaction of Dwamena’s family.
Currently at the Adjiringanor AstroTurf to observe the laying in state and funeral rites of the late Raphael Dwamena pic.twitter.com/y9EEQ5SUvM
— Bill Eshun (@Bill_Eshun) February 16, 2024
Raphael Dwamena tragically passed away in November 2023 during a match between KF Egnatia and KF Partizani in the Albanian top flight.
Dwamena, who had faced challenges with a heart problem since 2017 and played with a heart detector, continued to excel in his career, becoming the leading scorer in the Albanian league before his untimely passing.
The 28-year-old striker had an illustrious career, representing renowned clubs such as Levante, FC Zurich, and Real Zaragoza.
He made his debut for Ghana in 2017 and went on to win seven more caps and scored two goals.
