Christian Atsu confirmed dead by Hatayspor, 12 days after Turkey earthquake - CastinoStudiosgh

Christian Atsu confirmed dead by Hatayspor, 12 days after Turkey earthquake - CastinoStudiosgh

Christian Atsu, a 31-year Ghanaian international football star has been confirmed dead by his club, Hatayspor after he was trapped under rubble for 12 days in Turkey’s recent earthquakes.

BREAKING: Hatayspor winger Christian Atsu has tragically been found dead following the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. pic.twitter.com/awqZujvz9O

— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) February 18, 2023

Atsu happens to be one of the victims of the devastating Turkish earthquake that happened on February 6.

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The Turkish club confirmed the news mid-morning on Saturday, following earlier submissions to that effect by the player’s two agents.

The devastating earthquake in Turkey 12 days ago had left friends and loved ones of the player waiting for positive news about a miraculous escape from the disaster.

However, when Murat Uzunmehmet, the player’s Turkish agent, first announced the horrible news at 5:00 am Ghana time, it was the start of multiple confirmations of Atsu’s demise.

Christian Atsu bulundu ve maalesef hayatını kaybetti

— Murat Uzunmehmet (@MuratUzunmehmet) February 18, 2023

Multiple media outlets in Turkey announced the news, before Mubarak Wakaso, one of Atsu’s closest friends, took to Twitter with a short message saying ‘Rest Well’.

Rest well 💔😢😭

— M.M.JUNIOR WAKASO (@WakasoBobby) February 18, 2023

Nana Sechere, another of the player’s agents who have been the source of verified information on the player’s situation with reports from Hatay, then followed up.

“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,” Sechere wrote on Twitter.

“My deepest condolences go to his family and loved ones. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their prayers and support.”

“I ask that whilst we make the necessary arrangements, everyone would please respect the privacy of the family during this very difficult time.

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

My deepest condolences go to his family and loved ones. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their prayers and support

— Nana Sechere (@iAmNana7) February 18, 2023

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Hatayspor, the employer of the Ghana star, then issued its first statement on Atsu since the entire episode began.

“The body of our football player, Christian Atsu, will be sent to his hometown Ghana,” the club said.

The funeral of our football player Christian Atsu, who lost his life under the rubble ( debris), is on his way to be sent to his hometown, Ghana. We will not forget you, Atsu. Peace be upon you, beautiful person. There are no words to describe our sadness.
REST in PEACE ATSU

— Hatayspor (@Hatayspor_FK) February 18, 2023

Meanwhile, Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, in a statement, added more detail to the story.

“The elder brother and twin sister of Christian Atsu and an Officer of the Embassy [of Ghana in Turkiye] were present at the site when the body was recovered.”

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and its President Patrice Motsepe has also released a statement mourning Atsu.

“CAF is saddened by the tragic passing of Ghana international, Christian Atsu following the earthquake in Turkey,” the continent’s football governing body said.

“CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe and African Football Family convey heartfelt condolences to his family and Ghanian Football Family.”

It is indeed a sad moment for Ghanaians and every well-wisher is on social media expressing their pain including the formal captain of the Black Stars, Asamoah Gyan.

R.I.P Brother 💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/itsjq2jVwt

— ASAMOAH GYAN (@ASAMOAH_GYAN3) February 18, 2023

 Rest well Christian Atsu.

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