The funeral of Christian Atsu who passed away in February 2023, was graced with the presence of New Black Stars coach, Chris Hughton was present at the burial service of Black Stars winger, Christian Atsu

Hughton and his first assistant George Boateng attended the service on March 17, 2023, at the State House in Accra.

Prior to his official introduction on March 20, the former Tottenham Hotspur manager traveled to Ghana to attend his father Willy Hughton's funeral.

He attended the funeral upon his arrival to pay his respect to the late footballer who died after an earthquake in Turkey.

Former Black Stars include, Samuel Osei Kuffour, Stephen Appiah, John Mensah, Sulley Muntari, John Paintsil, Richard Kingston, Augustine Arhinful, Prince Tagoe, and a few others also attended the funeral to say their final goodbyes.

Former president John Dramani Mahama and other dignitaries all arrived at the ongoing service as well as former Togo national team skipper, Emmanuel Adebayor.

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and his vice Mahamudu Bawumia and other government officials, local and international teammates, and officials all graced the burial ceremony.