Ghana Striker Raphael Dwamena returns after been sidelined for one year due to cardiac scare

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Exciting Ghanaian striker Raphael Dwamena has made a positive comeback in doing what he does best on the field of play by tormenting defenders and scoring.

Dwamena who has been out for one year due to heart-related issues, made a strong comeback today [Sunday] for Blau-Weib Linz, when they stunned Wacker Innsbruck 1-0 at the Tivoli Stadion Tirol in Innsbruck.

He was named in coach Gerald Scheiblehner’s lineup and dazzled superbly throughout the match.

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The Red Bull Salzburg academy product, provided a fantastic assist which was buried in the net by Aleksandar Kostic in the 89th minute to give his side all the maximum three points.

The 26-year-old last competitive game was on October 18th, 2020 when he lasted forty-six minutes for Danish side Vejle in the Super Liga.

In 2017, the Ghanaian international saw a move to Premier League club Brighton and Hove Albion annulled for reportedly failing a thorough medical examination in relation to his heart condition.

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Dwamena scored twice on his Black Stars debut in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ethiopia in 2017.

His current contract with Linz will end in 2023.

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