Ghanaian winger Christian Atsu’s physique was taken house in Accra on Sunday night, a day after he was discovered lifeless underneath a collapsed constructing in southern Turkey.
Atsu had been lacking because the February 6 earthquake that prompted the collapse of an condo constructing in Hatay. He was 31 years outdated.
Draped within the Ghanaian nationwide flag, Atsu’s coffin was acquired on the capital’s Kotoko International Airport by Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia and a big army honor guard.
The Ghanaian army pays respects to the late soccer hero Christian Atsu, as officers solemnly obtain his stays at Kotoka International Airport.#3NewsGH #RIPAtsu pic.twitter.com/6TYGOl0p3
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“We hoped against hope, each day that passed, we prayed and prayed. But alas, when he was found, he was no more,” Bawumia advised the group of mourners on the road.
Etsu was set to maneuver out of southern Turkey hours earlier than the earthquake, however Hatayspor’s supervisor stated on Friday that the Ghanaian had opted to stick with the membership after scoring the profitable objective in a February 5 Super Lig match. had chosen
He joined Hatayspor final September after enjoying for English Premier League golf equipment Everton, Chelsea and Newcastle United.
He additionally gained 65 caps for Ghana and helped them attain the ultimate of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, the place they misplaced on penalties to Ivory Coast. He was final chosen to play for Ghana in 2019.
“We would like to express our deepest condolences to his wife and children, family, loved ones and the football community,” the Ghana Football Association stated on Saturday. “May his soul rest in peace.”
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
