Hatayspor’s Administrative Manager, Fatih Ilek, has revealed that Christian Atsu was due to visit his family in the United Kingdom but cancelled his plane ticket on the eve of the earthquake in Turkey. This was shortly after his performance which earned Hatayspor a win over Kasimpasa in the Turkish top flight. …
Read More »Christian Atsu found dead
Ghanaian footballer, Christian Atsu is dead, his agent Nana Sechere has confirmed. “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 …
Read More »Turkish police arrest contractor who built apartment that collapsed on Christian Atsu
Turkish police have reportedly arrested the contractor of Rönesans Residence which was destroyed in the earthquake that hit southeastern Turkey on Monday, February 6, 2023. Mehmet Yaşar Coşkun was detained at the Istanbul airport while attempting to leave the country. The 12-story Rönesans Residence, which has 250 apartments and was …
Read More »Atsu is the only Ghanaian in Turkey not accounted for – Ghana’s Ambassador to Turkey
Ghana’s Ambassador to Turkey, Francisca Ashitey-Odunton, has disclosed that every Ghanaian resident at the epi-centre of the earthquake in Turkey has been accounted for with the exception of footballer Christian Atsu. Christian Atsu, who was trapped in the disaster caused by the earthquake in Turkey, was reported to have been rescued …
Read More »It’s not true that Christain Atsu has been rescued from the rubble – Hatayspor Board Member
Hatayspor Board Member, Mustafa Özat has revealed that he was misled with the information that Black Stars winger, Christian Atsu pulled out of the debris following the devasting earthquake that hit Turkey. Christian Atsu on Monday, February 6, 2023, was reported to have been trapped under the rubble alongside his club’s technical …
Read More »Atsu is safe and sound – Twin sister confirms
The twin sister of former Black Stars and Hatayspor winger, Christian Atsu, has confirmed the player’s safety. Christiana Atsupie Twasam says her twin brother is “safe and sound.” Atsu together with his club director, Taner Savut, were trapped under debris for 26 hours when an earthquake hit Turkey Monday morning. …
Read More »Watch how Christian Atsu pulled out of rubble alive
Former Black Stars player Christian Atsu has been rescued from the rubble in the earthquake ravaged Turkish city of Hayat. “Christian Atsu has been pulled from the wreckage alive!” journalist Yağız Sabuncuoğlu, who broke news of his trapping, tweeted early Tuesday, February 7, 2023. He further confirmed to a Ghanaian …
Read More »Christian Atsu ‘still under the rubble’ – Club official denies rescue reports
Former Black Stars forward Christian Atsu is still trapped under the rubble in the Turkish city of Hatay, along with an official of his club, Hatayspor. This is according to Hatayspor spokesperson Mustafa Özat during an update to the media on the club’s missing employees following the massive earthquake disaster …
Read More »We Pray Christian Atsu Is Found Safe And Sound – Akufo-Addo
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the President of Ghana, has asked all Ghanaians to pray for Black Star winger Christian Atsu. He hopes the search team in Turkey will find Christian Atsu and bring him home. In a post on social media, the President said, “Our hearts and prayers are with …
Read More »WATCH: Building Christian Atsu Was Reportedly In As It Collapsed During Turkey Earthquake
Christian Atsu, a famous footballer from Ghana, is believed to be one of the people trapped under the rubble of the terrible earthquake in Turkey. An alleged picture of the building he was in when the earthquake struck and it collapsed has since appeared on social media. The 7.5 magnitude …
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