Late Black Stars Player Christian Atsu Goes Home Today

Late Black Stars player Christian Atsu Twasam is set to be laid to rest today, Friday, March 17.

A burial and thanksgiving service is scheduled to be held at the Forecourt of the State House at 9:00am before his mortal remains are taken to Dogobome in the Volta Region for interment.

There will be a family gathering later on Sunday, March 19 for the final funeral rites.

Friday’s service at the Forecourt of the State House is expected to see family and friends including past and present Black Star players file past the body from 6:30am.

 

 

A man left the shores of Ghana 🇬🇭 to Turkey 🇹🇷 just to write his name in the history books but..😭💔

RIP ATSU 🕊🕊#GTVSports pic.twitter.com/TCCKvxnnuQ

— GTV SPORTS+ (@mygtvsports) March 17, 2023

 

 

 

https://twitter.com/mygtvsports/status/1636624501898133504?s=20

 

 

The Special Guest of Honour will be President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

Christian Atsu met his untimely death in February after a deadly 7.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Syriar and Turkey with the southern city of Hatayspor hardest-hit.

 

After 12 days of search, the Ghanaian footballer’s body was found under the rubble of his apartment.

His body was brought back to Ghana on Sunday, February 19 via Turkish Airlines.

The 31-year-old Atsu played 65 times for the Black Stars and contributed 19 goals.

Finally the general public view the remains of Christian Atsu. 💔

Many are in despair 😩

RIP ATSU 🕊💔#GTVSports pic.twitter.com/UkQgxj1Hre

— GTV SPORTS+ (@mygtvsports) March 17, 2023

 

He also featured for European giants like FC Porto, Chelsea and Newcastle.

Until his death, he was a player of Turkey’s Hatayspor, whose officials are expected to be in town for the funeral service.

 

 

“ My heart is in pain.”

Asamoah Gyan’s tribute to Christian Atsu.💔✍🏾#GTVSports pic.twitter.com/RHLeXofMqz

— GTV SPORTS+ (@mygtvsports) March 17, 2023

 

 

 

The Children of Christian Atsu in despair as they pay tribute to their Dad.😭💔#GTVSports pic.twitter.com/OQ0piEiD8T

— GTV SPORTS+ (@mygtvsports) March 17, 2023

 

This tribute from Christian Atsu’s wife is really heartbreaking 💔😭#GTVSports pic.twitter.com/OVUAJMFrRY

— GTV SPORTS+ (@mygtvsports) March 16, 2023

 

 

 

 

“I had hope that you were still alive, I never believed that this hope would turn into sadness.”😔

Mubarak Wakaso’s tribute to his best friend.✍🏾

RIP ATSU 🕊💔#GTVSports pic.twitter.com/oyQEHNpIbk

— GTV SPORTS+ (@mygtvsports) March 17, 2023

 

 

 

“Our Hearts are filled with Sorrow.” 🙁

Siblings of Christian Atsu in total grief as they pour out their tribute. 🥲

RIP ATSU 🕊💔#GTVSports pic.twitter.com/IVVZaHeO9Y

— GTV SPORTS+ (@mygtvsports) March 17, 2023

 

 

 

 

 

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