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Mehluli Sibanda, Sports Editor
THE Confederation of African Football (Caf) has sent out a condolence message following the death of Ghana international, Christian Atsu.
In a statement, Caf said they were saddened by the death of Atsu, who was found dead under the rubble following an earthquake in Turkey. He had been missing since Turkey was hit by an earthquake on 6 February.
Yesterday, Atsu’s agent confirmed that his body had been found under the rubble of the building where he lived in Turkey.
“Caf is saddened by the tragic passing of Ghana international, Christian Atsu following the earthquake in Turkey. Atsu, who represented his country 65 times, played for a number of clubs including Everton, Chelsea, Newcastle in England and Porto. At the time of his tragic death, he was plying his trade in Turkey for Hatayspor.
“Caf president Dr Patrice Motsepe and African Football Family conveys heartfelt condolences to his family and Ghanaian Football Family. May Christian Atsu’s soul rest in peace,’’ said Caf.
Atsu was part of the Newcastle team which won promotion back to the Premier League in 2017 after joining on loan for the season from Chelsea, and later completed a permanent move to the Magpies.
Atsu, who had been playing for Turkish Super Lig side Hatayspor, was missing since earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria. There was some hope when the 31-year-old had been misidentified and misleadingly reported as hospitalised last week.
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