Marie-Claire Rupio Atsu, Christian Atsu's wife, paid tribute to her late husband at his pre-burial service on the State House forecourt. Mrs. Atsu could not hold back her tears as she climbed the podium to read the tribute to the late footballer's sister, Christiana Atsupie Twasam.
"In front of me today are the mortal remains of a beloved father and husband. I had no idea that God was going to call you home that morning. In real life, I adore you. I do the same in death. Losing you breaks my heart. You did not travel alone. "A piece of me went with you." "Your love is still my guide, even if I can't see you. You are always on my mind.On February 6, 2023, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck parts of Turkey and Syria, killing the footballer.
After an 11-story building collapsed on him and others, Atsu's lifeless body was recovered from the wreckage in Turkey. His body was brought to Ghana from Turkey on Sunday, February 19, 2023. Since then, government officials, members of the football community, colleagues, supporters, and Ghanaians in general have expressed their condolences to the bereaved family, and tributes to the hero have continued to pour in.
Former Black Stars players paid a visit to the late Christian Atsu's family home to sign the book of condolences opened in his memory. At the event, Asamoah Gyan, Sulley Muntari, Agyeman Badu, and Haminu Dramani were all present.
RICKYHERO
