Ghanaian footballer Roland Mawuli has died in Spain at the age of 22, his club Ciudad de Calasparra have confirmed.
Mawuli played for the Spanish lower-tier side in the Preferente Murcia league. Ciudad de Calasparra announced his death on Tuesday, 1 September 2026, prompting messages of condolence from clubs and members of the football community across the Murcia region.
The circumstances surrounding Mawuli’s death have not been disclosed.
Mawuli had spent several seasons with Ciudad de Calasparra and was part of the club’s senior squad. Football records show he made 23 appearances during the 2024/25 season, starting 16 of those matches. He also represented the club’s B team.
His death has been met with sadness in both Spain and Ghana, where he began his football career with lower-tier club Dansoman Wise XI FC.
Dansoman Wise XI said Mawuli had played an important role in the club’s development before moving to Spain. The club also described him as one of the first two players from its ranks to travel to the country.
According to Dansoman Wise XI, Mawuli’s move helped create a pathway for several other young players who later followed a similar route to Spain.
The Ghanaian club offered its condolences to Mawuli’s family, friends, former team-mates and loved ones. It also paid tribute to his lasting connection with Dansoman Wise XI, describing him as a permanent part of the club’s story.
Mawuli’s death comes after he had established himself within Ciudad de Calasparra’s senior set-up and continued his career in the Spanish regional leagues. His 23 appearances in the 2024/25 campaign included a significant number of starts, underlining his involvement with the first team.
Ciudad de Calasparra’s announcement led to an outpouring of condolences from football clubs and others connected with the game in Murcia. No further details about the circumstances of his death have been released.
