Liberia President, George Weah has donated $10,000 to the family of Christian Atsu following the tragic passing away of the player.
The 31-year-old was confirmed dead on Saturday after being trapped under the rubble for 12 days in his collapsed apartment in Hatay.
The former Newcastle United attacker is one of over 40,000 people who have been killed as a result of the natural disaster.
Weah, a former footballer, sent representatives to Ghana to support the family following Atsu’s demise.
“I am deeply saddened to hear the devastating news of the passing of my neighbor, my small brother, and my young friend, the late Christian Atsu, who was a victim of the recent earthquake in Turkey.”
“I knew him personally, and in his formative years in the game of soccer, I had the opportunity to interact with him with his early training.
“I would like to express my deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to the bereaved family and to his friends everywhere for this irreplaceable loss.
“Rest In Peace, Small Brother,” Dr. George Manneh Weah.
Christian Atsu’s one week observation has been slated for March 4, according to the family.
