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Ghanian footballer who lost life in Turkey quake

He had been playing for the Hatayspor club.

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by ROSA MUMANYI

Infographics20 February 2023 - 15:00
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In Summary


  • Atsu was found dead on Saturday in his home in southern Turkey.
  • The winger played 65 times for Ghana's national team and helped his side reach the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations final.

The body of footballer Christian Atsu, who died when an earthquake hit Turkey two weeks ago, has been returned to his native Ghana.

The flight landed in Accra late on Sunday, and his coffin was carried away by members of Ghana's armed forces.

Atsu was found dead on Saturday in his home in southern Turkey. He had been playing for the Hatayspor club.

The winger played 65 times for Ghana's national team and helped his side reach the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations final.


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