Chairman of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), Kudjoe Fianoo, has revealed there are plans to honour late Ghana midfielder Christian Atsu during the President Cup.
This year’s President Cup has been slated for March 5, 2023.
“We are all saddened by the demise of Atsu, however, if things go as expected, we will organize a curtain-raiser game for him before the President Cup” he said.
Atsu who scored in Hatayaspor’s game against Kasimpasa few hours earlier before the earthquake struck was trapped under the rubble for 12 days before his lifeless body was retrieved.
The former Newcastle United midfielder mortal remains arrived in Ghana on Sunday via Turkish Airplanes and has been deposited at the 37 Military Hospital.
After a meeting by the Sports Ministry, Ghana Football Association and Atsu’s family, March 4, 2023 has been set for one-week observation.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Sylvester Ntim
