Kwadwo Asamoah, Stephen Appiah Lead Ex Black Stars Players to Visit Christian Atsu’s Family

• Former Ghana captain Stephen 'Tornado' Appiah has visited the family of the late Christian Atsu
• Appiah was joined by former Black Stars teammates to sign the book of condolences
• Christian Atsu was one of the victims of the earthquake disaster which struck Turkey and Syria

Stephen Appiah and Kwadwo Asamoah were among some former Black Stars players to visit the family house of Christian Atsu on February 22 to commiserate.

The Black Stars duo visited along with former Ghana international, Rabiu Mohammed, Derek Boateng and Jerry Akaminko to mourn the passing of their ex-teammate.

The players were at the family home of the Ghana international to show support, following his passing due to the earthquake which struck Turkey and Syria.

Atsu met his untimely death during the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake which caused his residence to collapse.

Heartbreaking scenes as Christian Atsu's body arrives in Ghana amid tears and sorrow

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The former Chelsea and Newcastle winger was found dead on February 18 under the building in southern Turkey.

Atsu and other club representatives had been missing for almost two weeks after the building collapsed.

His final remains have been returned to his native Ghana amid an outpouring of grief and tributes from all quarters of the world.

The forward's last contribution as a footballer was a last-ditch free kick for Hatayspor in the Turkish Super Lig.

Atsu enjoyed a good time with the Black Stars, making 65 appearances and scoring nine goals for the national team.

The former Chelsea and Newcastle United star spent the last six months of his career in Turkey.

Black Stars players show support

Pele commiserates with Atsu's family

Sports Brief also reported on Abedi Pele and his family visiting the family of Atsu to commiserate with them following the passing of the footballer.

Mohammed Kudus, Jordan Ayew headline Ghanaian footballers paying touching tribute to Christian Atsu

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The mortal remains of the 31-year-old arrived in Accra on Sunday, with the family and Ghanaians left in a state of mourning.

The government of Ghana, led by Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia - promised a befitting burial for the ex-Black Stars player.

Danilo pays tribute to Atsu

Juventus and Brazilian defender, Danilo paid Atsu an emotional tribute, Sports Brief also reported.

The two were teammates at Portuguese giants, FC Porto, breaking into the senior team in the same year.

Atsu was killed in the earthquake which claimed the lives of over 40,000 people in Turkey and Syria.