The news of the untimely death of Christian Atsu, a promising Ghanaian footballer in the devastating Turkey earthquake, has sent shock waves throughout the sports fraternity both in Ghana and the world at large. This has been further compounded by the fact that he was an outstanding player who had a promising career ahead of him and a great human; it is indeed a great loss to the world of football.
The Ayew family, led by legendary Abedi Pele, has commiserated with the family of the late Christian Atsu. Abedi Pele and his family visited the Atsu family home to offer their condolences and support to the bereaved family.
It is reported that the Ayew family stayed for hours to share in the grief of the Atsu family as a sign of support. During their stay, Abedi Pele and his family shared fond memories of Christian Atsu whom Abedi fondly referred to as a huge loss.
At the end of their visit, Abedi Pele thanked the Atsu family for their hospitality and expressed his sadness at Christian’s passing. He reminded them that although Christian may be gone, he will continue to live on in their hearts and minds.
This touching gesture by the Ayew family serves as a reminder of the power of love and friendship. It is also a reminder of the need to show support and compassion to those who are grieving in difficult times. This was perfectly demonstrated by Abedi Pele and his family, who took the time out of their busy schedules to show solidarity to the Atsu family.
This shows that despite the immense sadness brought about by the loss of a loved one, it is still possible to find solace from the support and love of family and friends. It is our hope that the Atsu family will find strength and comfort in these trying times. May Christian Atsu’s soul rest in perfect peace.