Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu set for burial

Christian Atsu, the Ghanaian footballer who died after an earthquake hit Turkey, will be buried on Friday in his native Ghana.

Atsu was found dead after the earthquake caused the collapse of his apartment in southern Turkey. He had been playing for the Hatayspor club.

The state-assisted funeral will take place in the Ghanaian capital, Accra.

Thousands of mourners and well-wishers from Ghana and abroad will file past the body to pay their last respects.

The winger played 65 times for Ghana's national team and helped his side reach the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations final.

The 31-year-old also played for Premier League sides Everton and Newcastle.

Atsu will be remembered for his love for humanity, and for supporting the underprivileged in the country.