Christian Atsu's Son Following Father's Footsteps After Being Spotted With First Trophy

• Christian Atsu's son has won his first trophy as a footballer
• The youngster lost his father to the earthquake in Turkey
• Atsu last played for Turkish club Hatayspor

Son of Ghanaian winger Christian Atsu has already taken giants strides in becoming a footballer.

The eldest son of the late footballer, Joshua has won his first trophy and shows signs of inheriting his father's talent.

In a photo shared on social media by the partner of Atsu, Marie-Claire Rupio, the youngster is seen with a golden trophy, celebrating his success.

"Will make his dad proud," she wrote on her Instagram story.

Joshua also met Newcastle United forward Callum Wilson in one of his visits to the St James Park.

Heartbreaking as Ghana winger Christian Atsu has been found dead in Turkey

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Atsu tragically died following the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria on February 6, 2023. The 31-year-old was pulled out of rubble 12 days after the disaster.

The former Chelsea forward scored the winner for Hatayspor in his final game before his painful demise.

His body has been transported to Ghana ahead of his burial and final funeral rites.

Atsu's death has left Ghanaians in a state of mourning, with tributes continuing to pour in since he was found dead.

He played 65 matches and scored nine goals for the senior national team of Ghana.

Mural unveiled in honour of Atsu

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that a mural has been painted in honour of late Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu.

The new painting sighted in Accra is to immortalize the player, who passed away following an earthquake in Turkey.

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Atsu was found dead 12 days after the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake, which hit the southern part of Turkey and northern part of Syria on February 6, 2023.

George Weah donates to Atsu's family

Liberia President, George Weah has sent his condolences to the family of late Ghana winger Christian Atsu.

The 31-year-old tragically passed away following the devastating earthquake that hit the city of Hatay in Turkey on February 6, 2023.

Atsu, who scored the winner for Hatayspor in their game against Kasimpasa in the Turkish league, was trapped under rubble for 12 days before his lifeless body was found.