President Akufo-Addo mourns Christian Atsu after tragic death

President Nana Akufo-Addo is saddened by the death of Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu who was confirmed dead on Saturday morning.

The 31-year-old lifeless body was pulled out of the rubble following last week’s devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria which has claimed  many lives.

Atsu was caught up in the mix  and sadly lost his life.

Nana Akufo-Addo has joined millions of football fans and the global community to mourn the passing of the Ghana international.

“I extend sincere, heartfelt condolences to the widow, children and family of our fellow Ghanaian, Christian Atsu, on the sad news of his death. Ghana football has lost one of its finest personnel and ambassadors, one who will be difficult to replace. He’ll be sorely missed. 1/2”, the president shared in a post.

I extend sincere, heartfelt condolences to the widow, children and family of our fellow Ghanaian, Christian Atsu, on the sad news of his death. Ghana football has lost one of its finest personnel and ambassadors, one who will be difficult to replace. He’ll be sorely missed. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/CqTkEsY4Op

— Nana Akufo-Addo (@NAkufoAddo) February 18, 2023

The Ghana Football Association has directed all clubs to hold a minute’s silence in honor of Christian Atsu for this weekend’s round of games.

The Ghana Football Association has received the sad news of the recovery of the body of Christian Atsu from the rubble following the earthquake that struck Southern and Central Turkey on Monday, February 6, 2023.

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— Ghana Football Association (@ghanafaofficial) February 18, 2023

By Herbert Boakye Yiadom