I See You In Our Children’s Smile- Atsu’s Wife Heartbreaking Tribute

I See You In Our Child’s Smile- Atsu’s Husband Tributing Ati

My heart is missing you but I still love you in death said Marie Claire Rupio, wife of the late Christian Atsu.

Christian Atsu was found dead in the ruins of his apartment on Saturday February 18, 2023, after the tragic earthquake that struck Türkiye on February 6, 2023.

His body was brought to Ghana and received at the Kotoka International Airport on a Turkish Airlines flight by the Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, together with other Government Officials and the family.

According to her, her husband did not go (die) alone as part of her going with him.

“In life, I loved you very much and in death I do the same,” in a touching tribute, Madam Rupio said.

She continues that Atsu’s love is still her guide, saying that even if she can’t see him, he’s always by her side.

Marie Claire Rupio describes Atsu as a person full of life and people, who seems to be immortal.

He sadly said, “Your smile, your love. I see you in the smiles of our children,” adding that “You are loved beyond words and missed but as you said, God wins,” he said.

The children, as a tribute to their father, said: “We miss you, Father, you love us for who we are and accept us for what we strive for.”

“Your strength gave us protection and love and now that you are in heaven, we know that you will continue to protect us,” he said.

Atsu began his international football career with Porto, spending one season at Rio Ave. In 2013, he was signed by Chelsea Football Club, then loaned to Vitesse Arnhem, Everton, AFC Bournemouth and Malaga.

After spending the 2016-17 season on loan at Newcastle United, he completed a permanent transfer to the club in May, 2017.

After the end of his four-year contract, Atsu played for AL Raed in Saudi Arabia and Hatayspor in Turkey, where he died due to an earthquake in that country.

Atsu has 65 caps to his credit from 2012 to 2019, and represented Ghana at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

He also participated in four Africa Cup of Nations tournaments.

He helped the team finish as runners up at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, where he also won player of the tournament and goal of the tournament.

Atsu played 65 matches for the Black Stars of Ghana and managed to score ten goals with nine assists.

He is married to Marie Claire Rupio, a German, and is blessed with two sons – Joshua Christian Twasam, Godwin Twasam and a daughter, Abigail Twasam.

Atsu’s last funeral rites were held in front of the State House in Accra.
The body of the 31-year-old was placed at the State House for presentation before being sent to his home town, Dogobome, Ada, where he was buried.

He is known for his humanitarian work and his love for all people.

By Vincent Kubi

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