The family of late football star Christian Atsu met with representatives from the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the Sports Ministry to discuss the funeral rites for the Black Stars player who died in the Turkey-Syria earthquake on February 6, 2023.
On Saturday, March 4, 2023, Atsu’s death will be observed for a week at his Accra-area home of origin. After lengthy discussions between the family, GFA, and Sports Ministry, the choice was made.
The GFA and the sports ministry representatives joined Evans Bobie, the deputy minister of sports, in sending condolences to Atsu’s family.
The 31-year-old footballer’s remains were taken to Ghana on February 19, 2023, from Turkey, where he died in a 7.8-magnitude earthquake that caused devastation and casualties.
Atsu’s lifeless body was recovered from the wreckage in Turkey after an 11-story building collapsed on him and others.
The late footballer had a successful career both with the national team and at club level. He played for several clubs, including Chelsea, FC Porto, Everton, and Newcastle United.
The football community, including the GFA and the Sports Ministry, have expressed their condolences to Atsu’s family and loved ones and have promised to support them in any way possible during this difficult time.