The love and admiration for the late Black Stars footballer, Christian Atsu Twasam, confirm that he indeed left his mark in his 31 years on earth, despite the void his demise has created.
Fans and sympathizers turned out in their numbers on Friday, March 17, 2023, at the forecourt of the State House to witness the burial service of the footballer who passed away in the deadly earthquake that rocked Turkey in February.
GhanaWeb caught up with some of Atsu's fans who couldn't control their emotions. There were those who performed songs composed for the man who helped the poor with his resources.
Christian Atsu topped Twitter trends on Friday, with millions of fans sending messages of condolence to his wife, Maria Claire-Rupio, children, and the bereaved family.
Ghana's president, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Vice president, Mahamudu Bawumia, chief of staff, Frema Osei Opare, former president, John Dramani Mahama, Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, and other dignitaries, as well as former Black Stars players.
Check out videos and posts below:
Ongoing now at the State House is the funeral ceremony of the late Christian Atsu. pic.twitter.com/Za8Zzw5ANC
— GhanaWeb (@TheGhanaWeb) March 17, 2023
Click ???????? https://t.co/hwQ81gWXvl to watch the final funeral rites of the late Christian Atsu. pic.twitter.com/Q6o8ej7bzy
— GhanaWeb (@TheGhanaWeb) March 17, 2023
Christian Atsu finally goes home today ????
#RIPChristianAtsu pic.twitter.com/bdIRg8U624
— Fredrick Gyan-Mante (@Freddie_GH) March 17, 2023
Christian Atsu finally goes home today. Rest in peace champ ????️. pic.twitter.com/9GZfj4XdWw
— Ivan ???????????????????????? (@Mrbelgium1) March 17, 2023
Rest Well Christian Atsu ????????????️ pic.twitter.com/yMrdKnnDh8
— kemboi (@Cfc_Kemboi) March 17, 2023
A touching tribute by Christian Atsu’s wife
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— Listowel Mensah (@Listo_Mens) March 16, 2023
Christian Atsu finally goes home today. Rest in peace champ ????️.pic.twitter.com/4jm9rzgFcF
— OKANTA (@GreatOkanta) March 17, 2023
Rest well Christian Atsu ???? pic.twitter.com/liioFQfSAI
— Ara Maestro ???????????? (@_MukadasMaestro) March 17, 2023
Rest well Christian Atsu???? till we meet again legend????
— Obaa Afya Hipsy????????♀️???? (@HipsyAfya) March 17, 2023
Rest In Perfect Peace Christian Atsu????????????️ pic.twitter.com/899Ga9NkGd
— Ewurabena❤️ (@ewura__abena) March 17, 2023
Christian Atsu’s wife couldn’t read her tribute to Atsu damn???????????? May God strengthen her. This is tough…
— Lατιf (@iLatif_) March 17, 2023
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