Marie-Claire Rupio, Christian Atsu's partner, is still reeling from the sudden death of the former Ghanaian international in the earthquake disaster in Turkey. As she reads her husband's tribute today, she is covered in tears.
The Ghanaian footballer's wife, who has been married to him for about 11 years, has cried as he goes to heaven today, March 17, 2023.
The final funeral took place in the courtyard of the State House in Accra.
Christian Atsu will be taken to his hometown of Dogobome for burial following the service.
Marie-Claire Rupio wrote a tribute to her husband in his memory, but when she was told to read the dedication to her husband, the mother of three wept.