CAF mourns tragic passing of Christian Atsu

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The Confederation of African Football Associations, CAF, has expressed sadness over the death of Christian Atsu, the Ghanaian international player who dies in the recent earthquake in Turkey.

“CAF is saddened by the tragic passing of Ghana international, Christian Atsu following the earthquake in Turkey,” a statement by the African football body stated.

Atsu, who represented his country 65 times, played for a number of clubs including Everton, Chelsea, Newcastle in England and Porto. At the time of his tragic death, he was plying his trade in Turkey for Hatayspor.

CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe and African Football Family conveyed his condolences to his family and Ghanaian Football Family.

“May Christian Atsu’s soul rest in peace!”, CAF said in a statement.