Christian Atsu: President George Weah Donates $10,000 to Footballer's family; Netizens Praise Him

Christian Atsu: President George Weah Donates $10,000 to Footballer's family; Netizens Praise Him

  • Liberia President, George Oppong Weah, has reportedly donated $10,000 to the family of departed Ghanaian soccer star Christian Atsu Twasam
  • He dispatched a delegation to mourn with the family of the late Black Stars winger on Wednesday, February 22
  • Netizens have thanked the president for his generosity in the comments section of a UTV post following the humanitarian act

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The President of Liberia, George Oppong Weah, has reportedly donated $10,000 to the family of departed Ghanaian soccer star Christian Atsu Twasam.

He sent a delegation on his behalf to express his condolences to the family of the late Black Stars winger on Wednesday, February 22.

Former Ghanaian footballer leads group to Atsu's family

According to UTV Ghana, Pastor Kwame Ayew, a former Ghanaian footballer, led the team and delivered the message from the Liberian president to the Twasam family.

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Photos of President George Weah and Christian Atsu.
President George Weah donates $10,000 to Christian Atsu's family. Photo credit: Aurelien Meunier/Contributor/chris_atsu (Instagram).
Source: Getty Images

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President Weah's thoughtful gesture towards the late former Chelsea star's family melted netizens' hearts as many lauded the humanitarian deed.

Netizens praise George Oppong Weah for kind act

Kouassiyaosilvere

God bless you, Mr President. Action speaks louder than words.

Owura3000

Family becoming rich after the death of a member. This will not happen me Gorge Opng Weah donate mine when I am alive, not when I am dead.

Seth_anointing posted:

I am sure that our family will not miss using the money, family matters, hmmm.

Lizolabisi89 reacted:

Very kind.

Adayak83 said:

If Ghana's people were to be generous and do as Atsu did, Ghana would have been a better place.

Jennyclerf

God bless you

Archiosbee commented:

Super Great. May Almighty God bless you for your kindness.

See the post below:

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Christian Atsu: Remains of late Ghanaian football star arrive at Kotoka Airport

Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh reported that the arrival of the remains of the late Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu Twasam drew a large crowd of mourners to the Kotaka International Airport in Accra.

The late footballer's family, the Ghana Football Association (GFA), and the government received his remains at the airport.

The late soccer star was among thousands who perished in the terrible earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on February 6.

Crime Check TV boss reveals Christian Atsu freed over 150 prisoners

Relatedly, YEN.com.gh reported that Ibrahim Oppong Kwarteng, the CEO of Crime Check Foundation, revealed that late Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu Twasam paid fines to set more than 150 petty offenders free.

He said the late Black Stars winger allegedly contacted him roughly five years ago and asked for their cooperation to assist the most disadvantaged.

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Source: YEN.com.gh

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