The family of Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu has announced the date for his burial, which is scheduled for Friday, March 17, 2023.
According to a statement released by the family, the funeral service for Mr. Atsu will be held on March 17, 2023, at the forecourt of the State House in Accra.
Christian Atsu was found dead on the morning of Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the site of his collapsed apartment, twelve days after a devastating earthquake hit parts of Turkey and Syria.
The 31-year-old before his demise made 65 appearances for the Black Stars, making his debut in an international friendly game against Lesotho at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in 2012. Coincidentally, his funeral is taking place six days before the Black Stars’ 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Angola at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, where he made his football debut 11 years ago.