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Christian Atsu makes shortlist for 100 Most Impactful Changemakers

Christian Atsu makes shortlist for 100 Most Impactful Changemakers

Late Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu has been named among the 100 Most Impactful Changemakers for the year 2022. The annual list announced by Humanitarian Awards Global seeks to appreciate individuals who have contributed massively to the development of Ghana and positively changed lives. The former Chelsea and Newcastle footballer made the shortlist for his numerous […]

Christian Atsu’s legacy in World Football should never be forgotten – GFA

SOURCE: GNA Mr. Henry Asante Twum, Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has stated that the legacy of former Black Stars winger, Christian Atsu should not be forgotten in world football, despite his early demise. The 31-year-old died in a devastating earthquake that hit some parts of Turkey and Syria on February 6, 2023. […]

GFA opens media accreditation for funeral of Christian Atsu

Media practitioners who intend to cover the final funeral rites of Christian Atsu Twasam are to submit their applications duly signed by a manager or an Editor to the Communications team of the Ghana Football Association via e-mail: media@ghanafa.org. The deadline for submission of applications is Tuesday, March 15, 2023. Accreditation tags can be picked […]

Christian Atsu to be laid to rest on March 17

Christian Atsu was a player who moved forward with the balls

Family of the late Black Stars player Christian Atsu Twasam has set Friday, March 17, for the funeral of the player at the Forecourt of the State House in Accra. The date was announced on Saturday, March 4, during the one-week observance at the Adjirigano Astroturf in Accra. The entire cost of the funeral would be borne by the […]

Accra: One Week observation in honour of late Ghanaian International Football Star Christian Atsu underway at Adjiriganor park

Family members and sympathizers are observing the customary ‘One Week’ of the passing of late Ghanaian International, Christian Atsu, who died in the Turkey earthquake. A cross-section of Ghanaians and friends of the player gathered at the Adjiriganor Park in Accra to express their sympathies to the grieving family. Notable personalities present include Minister for […]

Professor Jane Opoku-Agyemang expresses condolences to family of Christian Atsu

The 2020 Running Mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and former Vice Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has expressed her condolences to the family and love ones of Christian Atsu over his untimely passing. In her Facebook, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang, said the death of Atsu was not the news […]

Government and GFA to support family to give Christian Atsu befitting burial

Ghana last night received the body of Black Stars player, Christian Atsu Twasam, with a solemn ceremony led by the Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and other government officials at the Kotoka International Airport. Christian Atsu Twasam, died in the February 6 earthquake in Turkey. He plied his profession with Turkish side Hatayspor. He made […]

Remains of Christian Atsu to arrive home this evening

Remains of Christian Atsu to arrive home this evening

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, says government is making arrangements to receive the remains of former Black Stars player, Christian Atsu. In a statement, the Ministry said his remains will be accompanied by his family and Ghana’s Ambassador to Türkiye, Francisca Ashietey Oduntun, on a Turkish airline flight. The Turkish Airline with […]

Christian Atsu was a player who moved forward with the balls

Christian Atsu was a player who moved forward with the balls

By: Napoleon Ato Kittoe Images of a badly battered Christian Atsu, Ghanaian professional footballer in Turkiye has confirmed his death, bringing to an end the suspense and causing pain about his fate in the earthquake that struck the country. The unexpected death of Atsu, especially the means by which he was forced out of life, […]