Several reports from Turkey indicate that Ghanaian winger, Christian Atsu has been rescued after he and his team’s Sporting director were trapped under rubble for more than 24 hours following Monday morning earthquake in Turkey.
The current development has brought some relief to many Ghanaians who were worried about the incident.
Messages of hope and support have poured in from across the wider football family for those caught up in the tragedy that rocked Turkey and Syria – including many for Atsu, whose career has seen him play in the Premier League with Chelsea, Everton and Newcastle, as well as in Spain, Portugal and Netherland.
“Glory be to God. Christian Atsu rescued alive. We wish him excellent & speedy recovery from his injuries.” Member of Parliament for the North Tongu Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwah wrote on Twitter.
Glory be to God. 🙏🏽 🤲
Christian Atsu rescued alive.
We wish him excellent & speedy recovery from his injuries. pic.twitter.com/68F0fnZm8A
— Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa (@S_OkudzetoAblak) February 7, 2023
Actress Lydia Forson also is grateful to God the forward has been found and asked for continuous prayers for him and others.
“Thank you, God for the life of Christian Atsu. Thank you for this miracle. Let’s continue praying for the many that are still trapped and can’t be found.”
Thank you God for the life of Christian Atsu.
Thank you for this miracle.
Let’s continue praying for the many that are still trapped and can’t be found. #Turkey pic.twitter.com/K4kkdjoenK
— miss forson (@lydiaforson) February 7, 2023
“Thank God Christian Atsu is alive,” Actress Joselyn Dumas also wrote.
https://twitter.com/Joselyn_Dumas/status/1622762227408289792?s=20&t=zyvE1Ji6oIKNSvgLRe7GlQ
“Aww! Joy comes in the morning..ampa! We thank God for the life of @ChristianAtsu20
We pray for those who are still trapped and can’t be found,” said singer Kofi Kinaata.
Aww! Joy comes in the morning..ampa!
We thank God for the life of 🙏@ChristianAtsu20 We pray for those who are still trapped and can’t be found. pic.twitter.com/ZTMzffGunZ— Kofi Kinaata (@KinaataGh) February 7, 2023
