Breaking: Atsu’s mortal remains touch down at Kotoka International Airport

Mortal remains of Ghana Black Stars player and Ghana International, Christian Atsu Twasam has touched down at the Kotoka International Airport in Accra.

His remains touched down at exactly 7:30 P.M.

Atsu’s remains was accompanied by his family who were in Turkey for his rescue and Ghana’s Ambassador to Turkey, Francisca Ashietey-Odunton, via Turkish Airlines.

A delegation led by the Vice President of Ghana, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia including the Minister of Information, Kojo Opong Nkrumah, Ministers of State, the Military, the Ghana Police Service, Members of the Clergy, heavy government delegations and officials were at the airport to receive the Atsu’s remains.

Also present are the Turkish Ambassador to Ghana, members of the media, family, the Ghana Football Association, supporters unions and host of fans of the players.

Atsu found dead

Christian Atsu Twasam, a former Black Stars winger and Chelsea and Newcastle United star, was reported found dead on Saturday, February 18, 12 days after he was trapped under rabbles in the massive earthquake which hit Turkey on Monday February 6.

The 31 year old was with Turkish Süper Lig club, Hatayspor as a player at the time of the incident.

He joined the club on September last year on an initial one-year contract with option for a further year.

On Sunday, February 5, prior to the disaster, Atsu opened his scoring account in 1 win defeat game against Kasimpasa.

The earthquake recorded in southern Turkey and northern Syria have killed more than 40,000 people.

Source: GhanaPlus.com