Atsu was a player of the Black Stars
Former Ghanaian international and close friend of the late Christian Atsu, Mubarak Wakaso recently took to social media to celebrate his enduring bond with the fallen star.
Under the simple caption “Forever”, Wakaso posted photos of Atsu, inviting fans to remember a friendship that has resisted life’s sudden turns.
Atsu, 31 at the time, died after being trapped in the rubble of his apartment building following the catastrophic 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck southern Turkey and northern Syria on February 6, 2023.
Kwara United coach Tunde Sanni angry over questions about his future after Kotoko defeat
He had been playing for Hatayspor, a club located near the quake’s epicenter.  In the chaotic hours following the quake, reports initially flagged hope of a rescue, but tragically his body was eventually recovered. 
Wakaso’s tribute is far from the first. He had previously expressed deep grief and emotional pain, calling Atsu his “everyday guy” and revealing how news of his passing cut through his life.
Their connection went deeper than football; as Black Stars teammates, they shared dreams, laughter, and tough times together.
The tribute is not just about mourning, but about memory: that a man beloved by many continues to live in stories, grief, and heartfelt “forever.”
FKA/JE
Meanwhile, watch interviews with Bahubali’s twin sister and promoter below
