Terrible earthquake in Turkey-Syria (Photo Credits Twitter)
New Delhi, February 7: Ghanaian international winger and former Chelsea player Christian Atsu has gone missing following the devastating earthquakes in Turkey. According to Turkish media reports, 31-year-old Atsu and his Hatayspor sporting director Taner Sawat are missing after the earthquake, and are feared to be buried under the rubble of buildings damaged by the earthquake.
We are praying for Ghana International Christian Atsu and the victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria, tweeted the Ghana Football Association. In view of the difficult situation, we will continue our efforts to establish contact with the officials of Hatayspor and the Turkish Football Federation. Also read: Turkey-Syria Earthquake Update: Death toll in Turkey-Syria earthquake crosses 5,000
It said, our thoughts and prayers are with our brothers and sisters in Atsu and Turkey-Syria. We are hopeful for positive news. Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo said, “Our prayers are with the people and we hope that our fellow Ghanaian Atsu is found safe and sound.” The 31-year-old Atsu, who played 65 matches for Ghana, represented the Black Stars in the 2014 World Cup and four Africa Cup of Nations tournaments.
The Ghanaian players are now playing with Turkish Super Lig side Hatayspor, the main club of Hatay, which was one of Turkey’s most affected cities during the earthquake. Atsu has spent most of his club career in England, where he signed with Chelsea in September 2013. Then, he was loaned out to several clubs including Everton, Bournemouth and Newcastle United FC.
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