Liberia President George Weah has described the demise of Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu as an "irreplaceable loss".
This was in a note his delegation presented to the family of the later Black Stars winger who died as a result of the devastating earhtquake that hit Turkey earlier in the month.
The delegation was led by Pastor Kwame Ayew and also made a donation of $10,000 to the family to support their expenses.
"I am deeply saddened to hear the devastating news of the passing of my neighbor, my small brother, and my young friend, the late Christian Atsu, who was a victim of the recent earthquake in Turkey," the note read.
"I knew him personally, and in his formative years in the game of soccer, I had the opportunity to interact with him with his early training.
"I would like to express my deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to the bereaved family and to his friends everywhere for this irreplaceable loss.
"Rest In Peace, Small Brother.
"Dr. George Manneh Weah.
"PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA.
"MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PERFECT PEACE."
