Christian Atsu’s last touch as a footballer was scoring a brilliant free-kick, a touching video has revealed, after the player was found dead on Saturday morning.
The 31-year-old Atsu’s body was found under rubble 12 days after a devastating earthquake in Turkey.
He played for Hatayspor in Antakya, Hatay Province, which was affected heavily by the natural disaster in southern Turkey and northern Syria which is known to have killed more than 40,000 people.
And heartwarming footage has emerged of Ghanaian Atsu’s final match, a 1-0 win against Kasimpasa on February 5.
The former Newcastle winger stepped up in the 97th minute to take a set piece – before bending it into the corner to spark wild celebrations.
watch video below.
By: Joseph Nii Ankrah