The arrival of the remains of deceased Ghana forward Christian Atsu in Ghana on Sunday night was a moving sight.
A rescue crew operating in Turkey’s earthquake-affected regions discovered the Black Stars winger dead on Saturday.
Twelve days after the earthquake in Turkey that caused the apartment he was living in to collapse, the player’s lifeless body was discovered.
Amid mourning and tribute from all angles, his mortal remains were put on a flight yesterday.
After several hours, the remains of the player have safely arrived in Ghana.
The Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has indicated that the late Ghana winger will be given a befitting burial.
Government is in talks with the family of Christian Atsu according to reports and will collaborate to make burial plans for the player.