Stephen Appiah, a former Black Stars captain, has eulogised Christian Atsu as one of the athletes who gave the underprivileged in Ghanaian society hope.
Christian Atsu, who was trapped in the earthquake that struck Turkey on February 6, 2023, died at the age of 31. His body was discovered 12 days later.
Christian Atsu carried out a variety of charitable deeds up until his passing. A few prisoners’ release was funded by the former FC Porto player. He also contributed to a few orphanages and helped pay for many people’s medical expenses and school tuition.
Stephen Appiah, a former Newcastle player, paid tribute to the late Ghanaian international, saying he would be missed for his charitable work and for giving hope to the less fortunate.
Appiah said, “Aside from football, we know the love and charity work Atsu has been doing.”
“I think at this moment most of the guys on the street, I mean the hawkers on the street, all had their hope in Atsu, and now he has taken all the hope away,” he told Dan Kwaku Yeboah in an interview.
“We know there is a big funeral coming, and we will all support you with all we have,” he added.