Turkey Earthquake: Ghanaian Footballer Christian Atsu Trapped Under Rubble

Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu is reportedly among those trapped under rubble following the huge earthquake that rocked Turkey on Monday.

Turkey Earthquake: Ghanaian Footballer Christian Atsu Trapped Under Rubble
Turkey Earthquake: Ghanaian Footballer Christian Atsu Trapped Under Rubble

OduNews had earlier reported that a 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked southern Turkey and northern Syria and has left over 2,000 persons dead.

Reports in Turkey suggest that Atsu, the 31-year-old former Chelsea and Newcastle winger, is among them. The Ghanaian joined Hatayspor last summer, and the club’s sporting director Taner Savut is also thought to be trapped.

Istanbul-based journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu tweeted: “Hatayspor Sporting Director Taner Savut and Cristian Atsu were left under the rubble. Search and rescue teams are looking for two names.”

Atsu’s former club Newcastle United tweeted: “Praying for some positive news, Christian Atsu.”

The Ghanaian international spent several years in England playing for top clubs like Chelsea, Everton, Bournemouth and Newcastle. He joined the Turkish outfit in 2022.

A second earthquake, with its epicentre near the city of Kahramanmaras, hit several hours after the first and the rising death toll is currently 1,200.

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