Marie-Claire Rupio has discussed how difficult it has been for her to deal with her husband's passing.

Christian Atsu's partner, Marie-Claire Rupio, has talked about how she is feeling after losing her husband.

The widow responds to those asking about her well-being in a voice recording shared by Accra-based Peace FM.

She admits her struggles with trying to gather herself, saying she misses her husband and is doing everything she can to be a strong mother for her children.

“Hey everyone, a lot of you are asking if I am okay now; I am not, but I am trying. I am trying to be strong. I have three kids, they need me. I don't want to talk, eat, sleep, or do anything else. I just want to be there with him. But life goes on, even though it hurts. It hurts right here so much but I am trying and I will be strong for my kids. "I miss him so much,” she said in a tearful voice.

The mortal remains of the Ghana international who perished in the devastating earthquake in Turkey arrived home, to a solemn welcome.

The remains touched down at Kotoka International Airport (KIA) on Sunday, February 19, 2023, onboard Turkish Airlines.

The body was received by his family, a government delegation led by Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, and a delegation from the Ghana Football Association (GFA).

Also present were members of the clergy, Ghana’s Ambassador to Turkey, Francisca Ashietey-Odunton, members of the Ghana Supporters Union, other members of government, and members of the football fraternity, among others.