Black Stars, Chelsea and Newcastle United have paid tributes to former Black Stars player Christian Atsu as today, February 6, 2025 marks two years since his tragic death in Turkey.
The Black Stars’ official handle on X (formerly Twitter) wrote an emotional tribute, stating that the former footballer’s significance to Ghana football will not be forgotten.
“On this day 2 years ago, we lost Christian Atsu in the tragic Turkey earthquakes. His kindness, talent, and dedication to Ghana football will never be forgotten. Forever in our hearts.”
Chelsea in their tribute extended their condolence to their former player’s family and friends.
“Two years ago today we tragically lost Christian Atsu. Our thoughts continue to remain with Christian’s family and friends,” the club wrote on X.
Many football fans as well as Ghanaians have all joined in to to pay tribute.
Christian Atsu passed away following a tragic earthquake in Turkey. The former Black Stars player was trapped under the rubble for about three days before he was found lifeless on February 8, 2023.
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Remembering Christian Atsu. 🕊️🇬🇭
On this day 2 years ago, we lost Christian Atsu in the tragic Turkey earthquakes. His kindness, talent, and dedication to Ghana football will never be forgotten.
Forever in our hearts. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/sYnfDfG4AK
— 🇬🇭 Black Stars (@GhanaBlackstars) February 6, 2025
Two years ago today we tragically lost Christian Atsu.
Our thoughts continue to remain with Christian’s family and friends. 💙 pic.twitter.com/3RE3XFpCA5
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) February 6, 2025
📅 On this day, two years ago, the earthquakes in Turkey sadly took the life of Christian Atsu. 🕊️
The night before, he scored this last-minute winner for Hatayspor against Kasımpaşa. RIP Christian. 💔 pic.twitter.com/HkjivrMOEi
— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) February 6, 2025
TODAY IN HISTORY: On this day in 2023, Turkey and Syria were hit by an earthquake and a severe aftershock. The event, known as the Kahramanmaraş earthquake, caused the deaths of more than 50,000 people.
Ghana’s football star, Christian Atsu, was among the victims of the… pic.twitter.com/gJGgXBTH4z
— EDHUB🌍ℹ (@eddie_wrt) February 6, 2025
Two years ago, we lost a hero. 🇬🇭
Continue to rest well, Christian Atsu 🤍 pic.twitter.com/q1WOfc5W31
— Owuraku Ampofo (@_owurakuampofo) February 6, 2025
Two years ago we sadly lost Christian Atsu in the most tragic of circumstances.
Our thoughts are forever with his family and friends.
Rest in paradise, Christian 🙏🖤🤍 pic.twitter.com/j54Phhq39A
— Newcastle United (@NUFC) February 6, 2025
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