Supporters of English Premier League side, Newcastle United have begun contribution to build a school in the name of late Christian Atsu.
The former winger of the club was pronounced dead on Saturday morning following the devastating devastating earthquake which kept him under rubble for 12 days.
The 31 year old is among over 40,000 victims across southern Turkey and northern Syria following the two initial earthquakes and the aftershocks.
Before Newcastle’s 2-0 loss to Liverpool at St James’ Park, the team observed a minute of silence for Atsu.
According to reports , £600 already raised by Talk of Tyneside who are inviting supporters to give to their fundraising to complete the project in Ghana.
Talk of Tyneside said: “Christian Atsu was a well-loved figure on Tyneside and this has been highlighted by the scale of tributes paid to him by Newcastle United Football club and its fans.
“Following his passing, we were hoping to find a way to give supporters a way to show appreciation for his service to the club, and raising money for a fantastic charity that he worked with feels like the perfect way to do so.”
Ellie Milner from Arms Around The Child added: “Christian touched the lives of so many with his charity work, we are determined to keep his legacy alive by raising funds to finish the school buildings in Senya Beraku – and support the children he loved so much.”
By: Gbordzor Promise
