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Four Ghanaian football stars who have died in the last two months

Generally, 2023 has been a dark year for Ghana Football filled with the devasting passing of some of the country’s most celebrated footballers.

However, the number has increased in the final lap of the year. Ghana has lost three former and one active footballer within a short period.

Papa Arko

The former Asante Kotoko captain kicked the bucket on Sunday, November 26, 2023, through illness.

Papa Arko led Kotoko to win their last Champions League in 1983 Champions League-winning Captain.

Joe Debrah

Asante Kotoko legend, Joe Debrah passed on in October with the cause of his unknown.

Former Black Stars defender Anthony Baffoe in a post on X on October 27, 2023, confirmed the news, stating that ‘we belong to Allah to him we shall return.’

Raphael Dwamena

Former Black Stars player Raphael Dwamena passed away on November 11, 2023, after collapsing on a pitch during Egnatia Rrogozhinë game against Partizani Tirana.

The Ghanaian striker suffered a heart seizure and fainted on the pitch in the 23rd minute, which unfortunately turned out to be his last moment on earth.

Robert Eshun

Former Black Stars and Asante Kotoko player, Robert Eshun was confirmed dead on Monday, October 23, 2023.

According to reports, Robert Eshun died after he experienced a heart attack while driving to work in the morning.

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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