Social media users are paying glowing tribute to Ghanaian international footballer Christian Atsu who died from the devastating quake that struck Turkey.
Singer Patoraking is one of many who tweeted their tributes.
The musician wrote ‘Goodbye, my friend.’
‘Rest in Peace’, ‘Fare Thee Well, Christian Atsu’ and many others are some of the comments from fans across the nation and football fraternity as the final funeral rites were held at the forecourt of the State House in Accra.
President Akufo-Addo, Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, former President John Mahama and other dignitaries have since filed past the remains of the former Black Stars player.
Thousands of mourners and well-wishers from Ghana and abroad have also paid their respect to Christian Atsu.
Read some of the tributes below:
Christian Atsu 🕊 Goodbye my friend. pic.twitter.com/a1MyKdAgVf
— PATORANKING (@patorankingfire) March 4, 2023
Rest well Christian Atsu 🙏 pic.twitter.com/liioFQfSAI
— Ara Maestro 🇬🇭🐬 (@_MukadasMaestro) March 17, 2023
Still can’t believe Christian Atsu is actually dead, rest in peace young king.🕊️ pic.twitter.com/YxL3ctNHpD
— Kobby Founda🇬🇭 (@Founda__) March 17, 2023
Christian Atsu finally goes home today. Rest in peace champ 🕊️. pic.twitter.com/9GZfj4XdWw
— Ivan 🇦🇷🇬🇭🧍🏿 (@Mrbelgium1) March 17, 2023
Fare thee well Christian Atsu 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/rAkS0diQAQ
— KOFI ELYON (@kofielyon) March 17, 2023
Riches may not be certainty but death is inevitable. May the soul of Christian Atsu rest peacefully. Well done Emmanuel Adebayo👍
— Royal 👑 Priesthood (@ayobakennydele) March 17, 2023
Christian Atsu goes home today. Rest Well Legend
— Kiki (@abotr3y3) March 17, 2023
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