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In pictures: Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu laid to rest

March 18, 2023 1 Min Read
Updated 2023/03/18 at 5:20 AM
Pallbearers carrying the body of Christian Atsu at the funeral in Accra

Hundreds of mourners attended the state funeral of Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu who died in last month’s earthquakes in Turkey.

Mourners wearing traditional regalia
Image caption,Mourners wearing traditional regalia paid their last respects to Atsu at the funeral
Mourners in costume with football socks and football hats
Image caption,Some mourners wore football-themed clothing
State employees in uniform hold wreaths of flowers
Image caption,The footballer was accorded a state funeral in recognition of his contribution to Ghana
A poster of Christian Atsu with the words 'Your legacy lives on'
Image caption,Ghanaians have told the BBC that Atsu will be remembered for his love for humanity and for supporting underprivileged people in the country
.Pallbearers carrying the body of Christian Atsu at the funeral in Accra
Image caption,Pallbearers carrying the body of Christian Atsu at the funeral in Accra
'Mourners file past Christian Atsu's casket
Image caption,Mourners file past Atsu’s casket which was open to the public
Ghana Black Stars head coach Chris Hughton, assistant George Boateng and former Black Stars players were present at the final funeral rites of our late player Christian Atsu.
former Black Stars players Agyemang Badu and John Mensah were present at the final funeral rites of our late player Christian Atsu.
President of Ghana FA pictured holding the hand of black stars player and Christian Atsu’s best Mubarak Wakaso

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