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I’m in pain…Asamoah Gyan recounts how he first met Christian Atsu in 2012
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Former captain of the Black Stars, Asamoah Gyan has revealed that Christian Atsu’s demise has dealt him a painful blow.
He said Christian only travelled to make ends meet for his family and other needy individuals, only to meet his untimely demise in such a harsh way.
Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports show with Kwadwo Mensah Moshosho on Monday, Asamoah Gyan said this will let people understand some of the harsh realities of footballers who travel abroad.
Against this backdrop, he urged Ghanaians to excise patience and decorum when criticising them.
Recounting how he met Christian Atsu, ‘Baby Jet’ said he first encountered him in 2012, during his Soccer Fiesta tournaments where footballers locked horns with musicians.
He revealed someone introduced Atsu to him as a Ghanaian player who plies his trade in Portugal for FC Porto, and he was given a chance in the second half.
According to him, upon noticing his exceptional qualities, he told Atsu that if he works hard, he could break into the Black Stars.
Interestingly, in less than a year, he was handed his maiden call-up by coach Kwesi Appiah.
Asamoah Gyan said Christian Atsu became an instrumental player in the team, and in 2015 he was in the form of his life.
He said it did not come as a surprise to the team when Atsun won the Player and Goal of the Tournament at the Total African Cup of Nations.
Asamoah Gyan said, Atsu was in the form of his life and it was difficult to even dispossess him on the ball.
“Atsu could take on players, assist and position himself well to score, he was very instrumental to the team,” Asamoah Gyan said.
He further said Christian Atsu repeated and had a lot of belief in him(Asamoah Gyan), ” he could come to me in my room when I am not well to plead with me to do something because I was the only one who could win the match for Ghana, he believed and respected me so much.”
Asamoah Gyan disclosed that the players will put themselves together with the FA and other stakeholders to ensure Atsu is given a befitting burial.
He expressed his condolences to the family and loved ones of Christian Atsu.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man for allegedly posing as a soldier and extorting money from unsuspecting members of the public at Ashaiman.
The suspect, identified as Bright Atsu Kudiabor, was arrested by the Ashaiman Police on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at about 7:00 a.m.
According to the Police, he was arrested at an area known as “I Shall Return”, where he was allegedly parading himself as a soldier and demanding money from people.
The Police said Kudiabor, who is an ex-convict, was initially arrested by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service in Ashaiman with assistance from other members of the public.
A search conducted on him after he was handed over to the Police reportedly led to the recovery of a set of military camouflage uniform.
The suspect is currently in Police custody and assisting with investigations.
The Tema Regional Police Command said he would be processed for court after investigations are completed.
The Police urged the public to remain vigilant and report anyone who falsely presents themselves as a soldier or a member of another security agency to deceive or extort money from the public.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, says the Volta Region holds enormous agricultural potential and efforts must be geared towards connecting farmers to the needed resources to unlock that potential.
He said focus must be on linking farmers to resources, technology, financing and markets to increase production, create jobs and build sustainable livelihoods.
Hon. Gunu made the remarks at the national launch of the Ghana Tomato Self-Sufficiency Initiative (GHATSI) held at Anloga in the Volta Region on Tuesday, September 15.
The initiative, under the theme “Produce at Home. Feed the Nation. Export the Surplus,” seeks to boost local tomato production, processing and marketing while reducing Ghana’s heavy reliance on imported tomatoes.
The launch was attended by the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, his Deputy, John Setor Dumelo, Feed Ghana Coordinator, Bright Demordzi, Members of Parliament, traditional leaders, MMDCEs, farmers and other stakeholders.
Mr.Gunu expressed appreciation to the Minister for Food and Agriculture for the support announced for the region, including two excavators, 200 cartons of organic fertiliser, and GH¢200,000 for Ms. Kuatudzo Esther Dela, a tomato farmer and processor from Ziope.
He described the initiative as an important step towards making agriculture a stronger driver of food security, job creation and economic growth in the Volta Region.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
