(G. News): Christian Atsu's Body Arrives in Accra, Ghana

 

The remains of former Ghana international footballer Christian Atsu who died in a devastating earthquake in Turkey arrived in his home country, Ghana on Sunday, February 19, 2023.

At the Kotoka International Airport to receive his mortal remains were the Vice President of the Country, Dr. Bawumia, some ministers of state, diplomats, the football community, the family and group of mourners.  

The Vice president in his brief speech assured the family of the government's support in giving Atsu a befitting burial. 

Atsu, 31, was caught up in a 7.8-magnitude quake that rocked Turkey and Syria on February 6, killing more than 46,000 people in both countries.

There were initial reports the former Chelsea and Newcastle player had been rescued a day after the quake, but these turned out to be false and his body was found on Saturday, February 18, 2023.

He has since be taken to the 37 military hospital’s mortuary after a short ceremony at the Airport.  

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