As a way of commiserating with his former teammate, Asamoah Gyan posted a video of the last moment he shared with Christian Atsu.
The two of them performed a hilarious comedy skit while in the Black Stars’ camp, but given the circumstances surrounding Atsu’s death, the video has sparked emotional responses, with netizens struggling to hold back their tears.
Meanwhile,https://www.1afronews.com previously reported that Christian Atsu’s body had been flown from Turkey to Ghana for his final journey to the land of no return.
Atsu, a winger for many European clubs, including Newcastle United and Chelsea, as well as the Ghanaian national team, died early Saturday.
Atsu’s lifeless body was discovered under the rubble for more than 11 days, during which time approximately 45,000 people were killed by the earthquake. Christian Atsu died at the age of 31 on Saturday, February 18, 2023.
Unfortunately, his agent confirmed this on social media today in a new update. The former Premier League player, who played for both Newcastle United and Chelsea, went missing on Tuesday, February 7, after the devastating earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on Monday, February 6.
While conflicting claims about the player’s whereabouts dominated global tabloids, the discovery of
“It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to announce to all well-wishers that sadly Christian Atsu’s body was recovered this morning,” his agent, Nana Sechere, said. My heartfelt sympathies go out to his family and loved ones. I’d like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to everyone for their prayers and support.
“I ask that everyone please respect the privacy of the family during this very difficult time while we make the necessary arrangements.”
