Ghana soccer star Christian Atsu is still missing 10 days after last Monday’s magnitude 7.8 earthquake devastated Turkey and Syria
, his agent told CNN Sport on Wednesday. “We are still searching for Christian. We have asked AFAD to place his picture in all local and national hospitals,” Atsu’s agent Nana Sechere told CNN in a WhatsApp message on Wednesday. Tens of thousands of people have been killed in Syria and Turkey, and survival stories are becoming few and far between as rescue and recovery efforts continue in both countries.
According to Sechere, Atsu’s room has been located and two pairs of his shoes have been found but they are yet to locate him through the rubble. “This is a difficult situation and we are extremely grateful to all the Turkish and foreign rescue teams, local civilians and volunteers for their efforts and response in rescuing survivors. However, we urgently need more resources, including a translator, on the ground,” Sechere added.
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