Ghanaians have poured loads of grief after it was confirmed on Saturday, February 18, that Christian Atsu was dead.
Many, including family, friends and loved ones, were expecting good names after Turkey, where Atsu played for Hatayspor, was struck by devastating earthquakes that have claimed over 40,000 lives between Turkey and Syria.
For 12 days, rescuers search for Atsu, with conflicting reports about his whereabouts.
But Ghanaians swallowed a bitter pill after the body of the 31-year-old was recovered early Saturday morning in the presence of his twin sister and elder brother.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has indicated that the Ghana Embassy in Türkiye is currently making the necessary arrangements with the assistance of the Government of Türkiye to have the body transported to Ghana for burial.
Below are some tributes on social media:
I remember when Christian Atsu came to Ghana two years ago and brought a huge pile of football boots from himself and a few teammates to donate to charity.
He was genuinely a good person who the Ghanaian society will truly miss. This is very painful. pic.twitter.com/8rGw4aGikL
— Owuraku Ampofo (@_owurakuampofo) February 18, 2023
Sending my deepest condolences to Christian Atsu’s family and loved ones. The football fraternity will never forget you. Forever in our hearts, Rest well bro!😭💔🕊️ pic.twitter.com/5u1IqRjxwz
— Osman Bukari (@OsmanBukari9) February 18, 2023
Vitesse fans showed love to Christian Atsu with a banner and applause in their game against FC Volendam 🙏🏿🕊
🇬🇭Atsu played for the Dutch club in the 2013/14 season pic.twitter.com/eDQLtptlqs
— Bortey 🇬🇭 (@joelbortey) February 18, 2023
A minute applause to Christian Atsu at Stamford Bridge. Terribly sad doesn’t even begin to describe it. Rest well bro. #CFC pic.twitter.com/gZFMaDwvwX
— Rahman osman (@iamrahmanosman) February 18, 2023
Christian Atsu and his kids, owuo fukin pic.twitter.com/VrAEYM6BVA
— itz Reznil (@N33Sei) February 18, 2023
Christian Atsu’s last goal in his career. Rest in Peace Legend#RIPChristianAtsu #ChristianAstu pic.twitter.com/z0r4rz43WM
— Kwabena Mickey (@KwabenaMickey6) February 18, 2023
I am struck with awe and sadness over the news of the death of our kith and kin, Christian Atsu.
I’ve prayed and hoped that like the many others who were found alive under the trapped rabbles, he’ll also be found alive, but that was not to be. pic.twitter.com/YmeoeIXYO5
— Hon.Ken Ohene Agyapong (@honkenagy) February 18, 2023
This was not the news we were expecting bro but God knows best.
My condolences to the widow and family of our brother Christian Atsu.
May he find rest. We will miss you ❤️🇬🇭#RIPChristianAtsu pic.twitter.com/VJYPGWapzy
— Stephen Appiah (@StephenAppiah) February 18, 2023
RIP Christian Atsu 🕊 Condolences to his family.
— SON OF JACOB (@KWESIARTHUR_) February 18, 2023
Atsu -We are all very sad about your news here in Ghana but I know God will keep you in the right place for us ..we will miss you Christian Atsu 😢😢😢😢😢😢
Great friend ,Great brother 💡
Rest In Power my brother 🙏😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
— SHATTA WALE (@shattawalegh) February 18, 2023
Black Saturday ⚫
Why so soon Christian Atsu???
May his Soul rest in perfect peace and rise in glory
— MICHAEL CHELSEA (@RthurMichael) February 18, 2023
Christian Atsu partner at the Newcastle United game with the children as the club pays tribute to his late husband. #RIPChristianAtsu pic.twitter.com/NKTnchz9G2
— Herbert Boakye Yiadom 🇬🇭 (@BoakyeHerbert) February 18, 2023
My condolences to the Christian Atsu family.
— Lisa A. Owusu (@MissLAOw) February 18, 2023
Only God knows how you suffered Christian Atsu… Kafra wate.. I’m sooo sorry bro.. Rest in peace
— Colby (@bracolby) February 18, 2023
Christian Atsu used to tease Mubarak Wakaso for getting dubsed up by Messi. Mubarak would often wake up to find he'd received a video of the moment on his phone from Atsu. https://t.co/0Rc0PcSrhy
— KWABENA (@KwabenaGD) February 18, 2023
Christian Atsu 🇬🇭 is a Legend. RIP 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/GfwPvdbfdK
— Roykin Mensah 🇬🇭 (@notlikeroy_) February 18, 2023
