Atsu final funeral rites (Photos)

The final funeral rite for the late Christian Atsu is slated for today, March 17, 2023.

The footballer will be laid in state at the State House and final interment in his hometown, Ada.

There will be a family gathering later on Sunday, March 19.

The Special Guest of Honour will be President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

Christian Atsu met his untimely death in February after a deadly 7.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Syria and Turkey with the southern city of Hatayspor hardest hit.

After 12 days of search, the Ghanaian footballer’s body was found under the rubble of his apartment.

His body was brought back to Ghana on Sunday, February 19 via Turkish Airlines.

The 31-year-old Atsu played 65 times for the Black Stars and contributed 19 goals.

He also featured for European giants like FC Porto, Chelsea, and Newcastle.

Until his death, he was a player of Turkey’s Hatayspor, whose officials are expected to be in town for the funeral service.