Ghanaian clubs to observe one minute of silence for Christian Atsu

All clubs have been granted permission by the Ghana Football Association to hold a minute’s silence in honor of Christian Atsu.

The upcoming Accra Lions versus Kotoku Royals match and the Nsoatreman versus Asante Kotoko encounter will observe a minute of silence.

After being trapped under rubble for over 11 days following an earthquake that claimed the lives of over 45,000 people, Atsu unfortunately passed away.

Just hours prior to the natural disaster, the Ghanaian had scored his first goal for Hatayaspor.

The Ghana FA’s official statement reads as follows:

“Notice is being served for a one minute silence at all GFA organized competitions in honour of Christian Atsu.

The former Ghana International passed on Saturday, February 18, 2023 after his body was recovered from the rubble of a collapsed building following the earthquake that struck Southern and Central Turkey on Monday, February 6, 2023.

The competitions include the betPawa Premier League, the Access Bank Division League, the Women’s FA Cup and all Regional Football Association League matches.

Stakeholders, especially, Match Commissioners and Referees are to take note and act accordingly”