Christian Atsu, a Winger who died in the aftermath of the Turkey earthquake last month, will be laid to rest today.
Atsu, 31, was discovered dead on February 18, 2023, after the horrific earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on February 6, killing over 50,000 people in both countries. He was a player at the Hatayspor club.
The state-sponsored funeral will be held in the forecourt of Accra’s State House.
He will be laid to rest at his hometown of Dogobome.
Hundreds of mourners and well-wishers from Ghana and across the world will line up to pay their respects.
The winger played 65 times for Ghana’s national team and helped his side reach the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations final.
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The 31-year-old also played for Everton and Newcastle in the Premier League.
Christian Atsu will be remembered for his kindness and assistance of the country’s underprivileged.
SOURCE: myjoyonline
