Family, friends and sympathisers gathered in Accra for the one-week observation of the death of Ghanaian footballer, Christian Atsu.
The commemoration of the former Black Stars winger took place at the Adjiringanor Astro Turf on Saturday.

The event was graced by top government officials, past and present footballers among other personalities.

The Twasam family also announced March 17 as the burial date for the late Hatayspor player.
It will take place at the forecourt of the State House.
Christian Atsu died at age 31 in a devastating Turkish earthquake that happened on February 6, 2023.
Here is what some Ghanaians shared on social media regarding the programme.
Christian Atsu’s s one week observation currently underway at the Adjiringanor Astro Turf
— SIKAOFFICIAL
Rest well Atsupic.twitter.com/n3dTa7k2DJ
(@SIKAOFFICIAL1) March 4, 2023
Thank you to all present and past footballers who came to honor the 1 week celebrations of the late Christian Atsu Twasam ..forever in our hearts
pic.twitter.com/lRirvRpvtF
— Anthony Baffoe(@AnthonyBaffoe) March 4, 2023
Your legacy lives on legend. Rest in Peace Christian Atsu @ChristianAtsu20 pic.twitter.com/eL2tSviaQT
— Bola Ray (@TheRealBolaRay) March 4, 2023
The Twasam family has communicated 17th March, 2023 as the date for the burial of former Black Stars winger Christian Atsu.
— YEN.com.gh (@yencomgh) March 4, 2023
The burial will be held at the Forecourt of the State house. pic.twitter.com/E5FmmUYv7g
Former Black Stars' goalkeeper Richard Kingston consoles Sulley Muntari who couldn't control his tears at the one week observation of the late Christian Atsu.#GTVSPORTS pic.twitter.com/5C8xpVOaY8
— GTV SPORTS+ (@mygtvsports) March 4, 2023
Sulley Muntari arrives at the late Christian Atsu’s One Week Observation#UTVGhana pic.twitter.com/YSOnp6hp2q
— UTV Ghana (@utvghana) March 4, 2023
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