Ghanaian forward Raphael Dwamena is in a stable condition after collapsing during his sides Austrian Cup third-round tie against Hartberg.

The 26-year-old was rushed to the hospital on Wednesday after he fell unconscious during the first half of the game.

Linz manager Stefan Reiter told the Austrian Press Association that: “His (Dwamena’s) defibrillator hit and the doctors were able to stabilize him quickly.”

Dwamena was conscious when she was transported to the hospital, and further tests are currently being carried out.

“Raphael’s condition is stable,” According to the manager’s assessment and the rescue chain “worked extremely well”.

“It didn’t take a second for the paramedics to be on their way to him.” Referee Andreas Heiss had interrupted the game for a short time when the score was 0-0 before the game was cancelled with the consent of both teams.

Reiter expressed gratitude and appreciation to the opponent. Hartberg’s club spokesman said: “It was immediately clear to us that we would not continue playing today.”

Dwamena returned to action recently after a year out with a career-threatening heart problem.

It’s the third time Dwamena’s career is having to take a hit by his heart condition.

In 2017, the Ghana international saw a move to English Premier League side Brighton and Hove Albion cancelled for reportedly failing a medical in relation to his heart condition.

On June 25, 2021, he returned to Austria and signed a two-year contract with Blau-Weiß Linz.