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Body of ex-Premier League star Christian Atsu to be flown home to Ghana after his tragic death in devastating earthquake in Turkey

The body of former Chelsea and Newcastle player Christian Atsu is being flown home to Ghana.

Atsu was found dead on Saturday following the devastating earthquake in southern Turkey and northern Syria.

In a statement released on Sunday morning, Ghana's foreign ministry said: 'The Government of Ghana is making arrangements to receive the mortal remains of the late Christian Atsu, a former Black Stars player. The remains will be accompanied by his family and Ghana's Ambassador to Turkiye on a Turkish airlines flight and will arrive in Accra at 7:40pm, Sunday 19th February, 2023.