The body of Christian Atsu, who died under the rubble in Turkey’s earthquake, that was on it way to his hometown, Ghana, for burial, as Turkish club Hatayspor and Ghana Foreign ministry announced
Photos of Atsu's body laid in a casket to present to his family for burial.
His club Hatayspor initially reported that he was rescued “with injuries” but a day later, that information changed to ''We are sorry, Atsu has not been found".
The Ghana international had been missing since the 6 February quake that caused the collapse of his apartment in Antakya, Hatay, in Turkey.
After 12 days of an intense search and rescue, the lifeless body of Atsu, 31, was retrieved on Saturday morning.
His agent Nana Sechere confirmed the news on Saturday on Twitter, writing: “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.”
Our condolences to the family
Source: Tellusghana.com || Agyenim Blogger