You Are An Inspiration To The World– Former Footballer Says Atsu
Some members of the Professional Footballers Association of Ghana (PFAG) could not hide their pain over the death of their former playing partner, Christian Atsu.
He was seen in tears after paying his last respects to his former colleague.
Emotions were high during the last funeral ceremony, in the middle of presenting the body.
Most of the people including Samuel Osei Kuffour and John Paintsil could not control themselves as they cried and cried after seeing the remains of Christian Atsu lying in the country.
The former footballer broke down in uncontrollable tears after presenting Atsu’s remains.
Christian Atsu was confirmed dead on February 6 after the tragic earthquake in Turkey and Syria.
He was laid to rest on Friday, March 17 after a funeral service at the State House in Accra.
The body of the late Christian Atsu arrived before the State this morning.
Speaking of footballers who have died in heartwarming tributes,
The Professional Footballers’ Association is full of praise for the humanitarian work of the late Christian Atsu.
The former footballer described the former Chelsea player as an “inspiration” to the whole world.
This is the result of a lot of humanitarian work done by the former Chelsea and Porto FC footballer before he died in the 7.8 magnitude earthquake.
PFAG bid farewell by saying that “You have worked hard and always followed the path of honesty, simplicity and humility. There is no one more worthy of emulation. With tears in our faces, we say goodbye to one of you. Christian, you are gone too soon but you will live forever
liver. You are an inspiration to the whole world and we are proud of your achievements over and over
pitch, because your many humanitarian activities will not be forgotten.
You have accomplished many good things in life dear Christian, and on behalf of all now and. PFAG past players can only thank you!!
Descendants will be kind to your name and legacy.
Rest in peace!
We love and miss you dearest
Christian Atsu Tsatsu Welcome.
Christian Atsu has 65 caps from 2012 to 2019 to his credit after he represented Ghana at the 2014 FIFA World Cup and four Africa Cup of Nations tournaments.
He helped the team to a runner-up finish at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, where he also won Player of the Tournament and Goal of the Tournament.
By Vincent Kubi
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