Children from the Becky’s Foundation orphanage shed tears as they discussed the passing of their benefactor, Christian Atsu.
Atsu adopted the children through his ambassadorial position at Arms Around the Child, parented them, enrolled them in school, and occasionally gave them things and the support they needed.
The dejected kids could not control their tears as they talked about the unceasing support they received from Atsu, according to a report by GHOne.
One of the boys told the reporter that Atsu was their father, brother, and uncle and that he had given them hope; however, at the moment, they have lost all hope.
“Christian Atsu is like a father, an uncle, and a brother. In fact, he is our everything. He was our number one supporter, doing countless things. He was the one giving us hope. Getting us better education and a lot of support “But as I speak to you today, we are hopeless, and our heads are in our hands.”
One girl, full of tears and shaky voice, recounted the fun moments they had with Atsu, adding that she misses the former Newcastle United man.
“Every time he comes here, they organise a party for us.” Sometimes he sends us to Shoprite to enjoy ourselves. He said he is going to play football. I miss him so much.”
He not only supported kids but also offered a handout to people who are convicted and fined for petty crimes.
Christian Atsu together with The Crime Check Foundation in Ghana paid fines for petty criminals which resulted in incarceration and helped reintegrate the ex-convict into society.
He paid the fines of 130 petty offenders and championed the non-custodial sentencing bill.
Christian Atsu passed in Turkey after his body was recovered on February 18, 2023, lifeless following an earthquake in Hatay, on February 6, 2023.
He last played for Hatayspor and scored from his last ever kick, which was a 90th-minute winner from a freekick against Kasimpasa a night before the earthquake.