Ghana Premier League clubs to observe one minute of silence for Christian Atsu

Published on: 18 February 2023

The Ghana Football Association has given the go-ahead to all clubs to observe a minute's silence for Christian Atsu. 

A minute silence will be observed at Accra Lions v Kotoku Royals game and the Nsoatreman v Asante Kotoko encounter.

Atsu had been trapped under rubble for over 11 days before his passing, with the earthquake claiming the lives of over 45,000 people.

The Ghanaian had recently scored his first goal for Hatayaspor just hours before the natural disaster struck.

Ghana FA's statement reads:

"Notice is being served for a one minute silence at all GFA organized competitions in honour of Christian Atsu.

The former Ghana International passed on Saturday, February 18, 2023 after his body was recovered from the rubble of a collapsed building following the earthquake that struck Southern and Central Turkey on Monday, February 6, 2023.

The competitions include the betPawa Premier League, the Access Bank Division League, the Women’s FA Cup and all Regional Football Association League matches.

Stakeholders, especially, Match Commissioners and Referees are to take note and act accordingly"

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