Agent of Christian Atsu Provides Latest Updates on Search for Ghana Winger

• Christian Atsu is still missing nine days after the Turkey earthquake
• The Ghana international has been trapped under rubble alongside Hatayspor's Sporting Director
• Agent of the player has been in Turkey for the rescue of the winger

Agent to Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu, Nana Sechere, has revealed that the search for the player continues nine days after being trapped under rubble.

Atsu and team manager of Hatayspor Taner Savut are yet to be accounted despite increased rescue efforts.

According to Sechere, the team of rescuers have been able to reach the building the player was in and a pair of shoes belonging to the winger has been found.

However, the process has been incredibly slow with the agent requesting for the services of translators.

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Latest update on Christian Atsu

He wrote:

It has been 9 days since the earthquake and we still have not located Christian. I am at the quake site in Hatay with Christian’s family. The scenes are unimaginable and our hearts are broken for all the people affected.

During my time here we have been able to locate Christian Atsu’s exact room location, and we have found two pairs of his shoes.

Yesterday we received confirmation that thermal imagery was showing signs of up to 5 lives, however, I am told that the only real confirmation of life is through sight, smell and sound, and unfortunately we were not able locate Christian.

This is a difficult situation and we are extremely grateful to all the Turkish and foreign rescue teams, local civilians and volunteers for their efforts and response in rescuing survivors. However, we urgently need more resources, including a translator, on the ground.

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Things are moving incredibly slow and as a result of that many rescues are being delayed, and lives are being lost due to the lack of resources available to the workers. It is unfortunate that the club is not on the ground with us, side by side, in the search for Christian.

Their position and influence, accompanied with their local knowledge would be extremely helpful. We implore the President of the club and mayor of Hatay, Lütfü Savaş to provide additional resources to speed up the rescue efforts as a priority.

Andre Ayew concerned about Atsu

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Black Stars captain, Andre Ayew is praying for the safety of compatriot, Christian Atsu who has been trapped under rubble for a week following an earthquake in Turkey and Syria.

The Hatayspor winger is yet to be found after a 7.7 magnitude tremor hit the region of Hatay last Monday.

Atsu had scored the winner in the game between his club and Kasimpasa hours before disaster struck, leaving thousands dead and many missing.