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NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Christian Atsu of Newcastle United arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Leicester City at St. James Park on January 01, 2020 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

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:

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