The Confederations of African Football (CAF) has announced that a minute’s silence will be observed in memory of Ghana star Christian Atsu before the opening match of the U20 AFCON later on Sunday. Hosts Egypt will take on Mozambique in the opening match of the tournament. In a statement released by the governing body on … Read more
Former Black Stars coach Avram Grant has in paying tribute, heaped praises on his former player Christian Atsu who unfortunately lost his life as a result of the devastating earthquakes that hit Turkey. Avram Grant described the late winger as a “lovely person” and one of his favorite players. The Israeli trainer took the former … Read more
The late Ghana winger Christian Atsu’s mortal remains arrived in Ghana today, Sunday, February 19. The Black Stars winger was found dead by rescue workers in areas hit by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Turkey on Saturday. The lifeless body of the player was found 12 days after the earthquake occurred in Turkey, which brought … Read more
Black Stars forward Mohammed Kudus was overtaken with a lot of emotions on Sunday when he hit the target with his first-ever free-kick goal for Ajax Amsterdam in the match against Sparta Rotterdam. In celebrating the goal, the player revealed an undershirt with the caption ‘RIP Atsu’ as he paid his respect to the late … Read more
Former Ivory Coast midfielder, Yaya Toure has paid tribute to the late Ghana winger Christian Atsu who died in the devasting earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria. Christian Atsu’s demise was confirmed on the morning of Saturday 17 February after his body was pulled out of the wreckage caused by the earthquake which took many … Read more
Ghana forward, Mahatma Otoo has expressed dismay and pain over the tragic passing of Black Stars winger Christian Atsu. Mahatma Otoo expressed his deepest condolences to the family of the winger, in his reaction to news of the passing of the Hatayspor player. He called on God to protect and keep him in his blossom … Read more
Ex-Ghana international, Augustine Arhiful has expressed his sadness at the passing of former Black Stars winger Christian Atsu. In an interview on Orignal FM, Augustine Arhiful said it is very painful hearing of Atsu’s passing in Turkey. He extended his condolences to the bereaved family of the footballer. While expressing his condolences to the bereaved … Read more
Black Stars midfielder Christian Atsu has been rescued from the rubble after a massive earthquake in Turkey, according to a Turkish agent, Muratt. Hundreds of people have been reported dead and thousands injured in the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria on Monday morning. Muratt who spoke to Peace said he represents Bernard … Read more
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has said that its national team’s department is reaching out to all Ghanaian players in Turkey which has been hit by a magnitude 7.8 earthquake on Monday to ensure their safety. This comes in the wake of news reports that Ghana winger Christian Atsu has been trapped under the rubble … Read more
Ghana’s Ministry of Youth and Sports has reacted to the devastating earthquake that has hit parts of Turkey and Syria. The unfortunate news for Ghana is that Black Stars winger Christian Atsu is among many trapped in rubble after the deadly quake. In its reaction to the tragic news and concerns for Ghana forward, the … Read more