The funeral of the late Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu Twasam state will be held this morning Friday, March 17, 2023 at the forecourt of the State House in Accra.

The state assisted funeral is expected to be attended by the Vice President r Mahamudu Bawumia, top government officials, his colleague footballers, journlaists, supporter union groups, family, friends and sympathisers.

The body of the late Ghanaian footballer, Christian Atsu arrived in Ghana on February 19, 2023.

Rescuers found his dead body under the rubble of his house in Turkey following the deadly earthquake that struck some parts of Turkey and Syria on Monday, February 06, 2023.

Christian Atsu, a former player of Cheetah FC, Rio Ave, FC Porto, Chelsea FC, AFC Bournemouth, Everton FC, Malaga CF, and Newcastle United passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023.

Christian Atsu made 65 appearances for Ghana and played at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea where he was adjudged the Best Player of the Tournament.

Atsu was also a member of Ghana’s squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.