Late Ghanaian footballer, Christian Atsu, will be laid to rest in his hometown of Dogobome, in the Greater Accra Region.

The former Chelsea winger's body will be taken to the State House's Forecourt for final rites before burial.

The appropriate attire for the event is black, according to the family's announcement.

The memorial service will take place at the State House's Forecourt on the day of the burial.

On March 19, 2023, his family will gather to discuss other crucial issues pertaining to the Christian Atsu.

President Akufo-Addo and other leading government officials are expected to attend the funeral.

Background

Ghanaians were thrown into a state of mourning on Saturday, February 18 after confirmation came that a body retrieved at a rescue site in Hatay, Turkey was that of Christian Atsu.

The rescue team had been frantically looking for Christian Atsu after he went missing following an earthquake that rocked Turkey and Syria on February 6.

His body was subsequently flown to Ghana where a short ceremony was performed to welcome him into the country.

Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia who was the leading government official at the ceremony said the government was going to collaborate with the family to give Atsu a befitting funeral.

A one week ceremony was held on March 4 for him.