Emotional Scenes as Remains of Christian Atsu Finally Arrives in Ghana Amid Tears and Sorrow

• The body of Christian Atsu has arrived in Ghana for the burial rites
• The former player was killed during the earthquake in Turkey-Syria
• Many family members and officials waited at the airport for his body

The remains of Christian Atsu have finally arrived in Ghana from Turkey following his passing due to a devastating earthquake on February 6.

The government, family, friends and former footballers were all at the Kotoko International Airport to receive the body ahead of the final burial rites.

In emotional scenes at the airport, many struggled to hold back tears while others wailed openly as the body was painfully brought out of a Turkish Airlines plane.

Atsu had been trapped under rubble for 12 days before he was eventually found dead on February 18.

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It is believed that the government of Ghana will give the player a state burial, considering how much he gave to the national team.

The former Chelsea and Newcastle United winger's last involvement in football was in Hatayspor's game against Kasimpasa.

The 31-year-old climbed off the bench to score the winner in the final minute of the game, hours before disaster struck.

With the Black Stars, Atsu made 65 appearances, scoring nine goals. He was also the best player at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations.

Christian Atsu found dead

Sports Brief earlier reported on Ghana and Hatayspor winger, Atsu being found dead following the earthquake which hit Turkey and Syria.

The Black Stars winger sadly passed away 12 days after being trapped under rubble following the devastating earthquake that hit the Hatay region.

According to the manager of the Turkish Super Lig club, Murat Uzunmehmet, the 31-year-old was pulled out of the wreckage and pronounced dead.

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Kudus pays tribute to Atsu

Sports Brief also reported on Mohammed Kudus dedicating his free kick goal to late Ghana winger, Christian Atsu.

His compatriot sadly passed away following the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria on February 6.

Atsu's lifeless body was found on February 18 and was immediately placed on an airliner to his native Ghana.