Audio By Carbonatix
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has revealed attempts have been made to reach out to Ghanaian footballers who ply their trade in Turkey following Monday morning's earthquake.
Ghanaians have been left in shock after reports emerged former Black Stars forward, Christian Atsu, is yet to be found following the incident.
The Hatayaspor star is among a host of others who are believed to be trapped under rubble due to the earthquake with many wishing the 31-year-old the best of luck as the search and rescue teams continue to look for him.
The GFA stated that steps are being taken to guarantee the safety of Ghanaian players who reside in and work in Turkey and Syria.
The regulatory body of football in Ghana in their social media post also said a prayer for Atsu as they hope for good news regarding his safety.Â
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Christian Atsu and our brothers and sisters in Turkey and Syria. We remain hopeful for positive news," they wrote in a statement.
Latest Stories
-
Kenyasi assault case: Woman handed 15-month jail term for injuring child
34 minutes -
Mahama’s trust well placed, I remain focused on fixing education – Haruna Iddrisu
49 minutes -
IGP Yohuno promotes 13 senior officers in recognition of exemplary service
51 minutes -
Miss Health Organisation unveils new Miss Health Africa and Ghana queens
2 hours -
Andy Dosty set to headline inaugural Ghana Independence Day celebrations in Europe
2 hours -
GoldBod rejects IMF claims of $214m losses under gold-for-reserves programme
2 hours -
Some MMDCEs reject uniform 24-Hour Economy Market model, seek flexible options
2 hours -
Government to reform cultural, creative sector policies
2 hours -
Illegal farming ravages Chai River forest reserve
2 hours -
Christmas should inspire unity and national renewal – Prof Opoku-Agyemang
2 hours -
Ashanti Region: NADMO prioritises preventive measures to reduce road carnage
2 hours -
Mahama pledges reset, growth and jobs for all Ghanaians in Christmas message
2 hours -
13 inmates at Nsawam Prison granted bail under the Justice For All Programme Â
3 hours -
We invited a man into our home at Christmas and he stayed with us for 45 years
3 hours -
From uncertainty to clarity: Ghana draws the line on digital assets
3 hours