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17 Mar

Christian Atsu Never Joked With His Tithe – George Afriyie

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Former vice president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), George Afriyie, has revealed late Black Stars forward, Christian Atsu, was someone who never joked with his tithing while he was alive. Atsu was a victim of the devastating earthquake in Turkey which claimed many lives with the Ghana international being under rubble for 12 days before his lifeless body was eventually recovered. Speaking at the final funeral rites of the late player on Friday, March 17, Afriyie recounted his fondest memory of the 31-year-old while he was alive. “There is always one thing that I will always not forget. Tony…

16 Mar

Atsu’s First 3 Months’ Salary Was Donated To A Church – Abdul Hayye

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The man who discovered the late footballer, Christian Atsu, Abdul Hayye Yartey has revealed that the first three months’ salary of the player upon joining FC Porto, was donated to a church. This was to fulfill his promise to God during his struggle to succeed in the football fraternity. At age 18, there was not much financial support within his family, but the player decided to give out all his wages to aid in church activities, which Mr. Abdul Hayye thinks is unusual for a person of his age to do. In an interview on Prime Morning on Wednesday, Mr. Abdul…

14 Mar

President Akufo-Addo To Attend Christian Atsu’s Funeral

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The President of the Republic of Ghana His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is set to be in attendance at the funeral of the late Black Stars forward, Christian Atsu, which will be held on March 27 at State House. The President had previously hosted the family of the late player at Jubilee House and assured them of the state's support to ensure a dignified burial for Atsu. Speaking at the meeting, President Akufo-Addo conveyed his condolences to the family and the sporting fraternity of Ghana, saying, "Our responsibility is to give you as much support as we can. We…

14 Mar

Burial In Hometown, Black Attire: Check Out The Full Details Of Christian Atsu’s Funeral

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Late Ghanaian footballer, Christian Atsu will be buried in his hometown Dogobome in the Greater Accra Region. Before the burial, the body of the former Chelsea winger will be sent to the Forecourt of the State House for filing pass and last respects. Per the announcement by the family, the attire for the occasion is black. On the same day of the burial, the thanksgiving service will be held at the Forecourt of the State House. His family will meet on Sunday, March 19, 2023 to deliberate on other important matters relative to the Christian Atsu. President Akufo-Addo and other…

14 Mar

Why Partey, Kudus, Dede Ayew Others Will Miss Christian Atsu’s Funeral

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Black Stars players who ply their trade in Europe and other parts of the world will not have the opportunity of paying last respects to their late colleague, Christian Atsu. Friday, March 17, 2023, has been billed as the date for the burial and funeral ceremony of Christian Atsu. The date means that players who ply their trade in the European leagues will not be able to attend the ceremony as they will be playing for their respective clubs. The weekend of March 17 is the last weekend before the international break when players called up by Chris Hughton will be released…

13 Mar

Blacko Pays Tribute To Atsu During Dubai Performance

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As many fans of Christian Atsu around the world pay glowing tribute to him, rapper Black Sherif has also weighed in. Black Sherif became the first Ghanaian actor to rock the international stage of the Wireless Festival which happened in Dubai, and he sure made his presence impactful. Not only did he blow the minds of the audiences, but he also took the opportunity to pay tribute to Atsu. Atsu’s name and jersey number were played across the background screen throughout his energizing performance. Though he did not make mention of Atsu, Ghanaians understood and appreciated his kind gesture. Social media has been filled with…

08 Mar

‘Will Continue To Feed You Love’ – Wakaso’s Message To Christian Atsu

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Mubarak Wakaso has sent out another message to his former teammate Christian Atsu, days after the one-week celebration of the late 31-year-old. In a post on his official Facebook wall, Wakaso wrote: "Will continue to feed you love ???????? till we meet again bro ???????? #RIP ????????." The post was accompnaied by a photo of Wakaso and Atsu with other Black Stars players at a training camp supposedly at a tournament. Wakaso, was one of the most affected Black Stars players following the death of Atsu in Turkey, where he was caught in the February 6, 2023 earthquake that rocked…

05 Mar

Late Christian Atsu To Be Buried On March 17

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The final funeral rites of the late Christian Atsu Twasam will be held at the forecourt of the State House in Accra on Friday, March 17,2023. This was revealed by the Twasam family on Saturday, March 04, 2023 during the one week observation at the Adringanor Astro Turf. Christian Atsu, a former player of Cheetah FC, Rio Ave, FC Porto, Chelsea FC, AFC Bournemouth, Everton FC, Malaga CF, and Newcastle United passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023. His body was found under the rubble of his house in Turkey following the deadly earthquake that struck some parts of Turkey…

28 Feb

Akufo-Addo Announces State Funeral For Christian Atsu

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President Akufo-Addo on Monday announced that Ghanaian international Footballer, Christian Atsu Twasam, who died in the Turkey earthquake would be given a state-assisted funeral. Atsu, 31, was found dead on February 18, 2023, following the devasting earthquake in Turkey and Syria on February 6, which killed more than 50,000 people in both countries. President Akufo-Addo said the government would do everything on its part to give the footballer a “dignified exit.” “It is my duty and responsibility as President to make sure that happens,” he said when he received a delegation of the family of the late footballer at the…

28 Feb

Christian Atsu’s Death: Family Visits Akufo-Addo

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The family of late Black Stars player, Christian Atsu, has called on President Akufo-Addo at the seat of government to officially inform him of the demise of the 2015 AFCON player of the tournament. Led by the Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, and the President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Okraku, head of the family, Nene Gabriel Kofi Tswasam expressed their appreciation to the President for the support his government has offered to the family since the tragic demise of their relative, before officially informing the President that, Atsu passed away during the earthquake in Turkey early…