Orlando Pirates have confirmed that midfielder Ben Motshwari has tested positive for coronavirus (Covid-19).
The club said that Motshwari, who has featured in 18 matches for Pirates in all competitions this season where he scored one goal, showed flu-like symptoms last week and his results came back positive after undergoing tests.
“In accordance with relevant protocols, NHI has been notified of the case by the club. The health and wellbeing of our players, officials, and the wider community remain our highest priority in this difficult time. “We urge everybody to continue practicing safe and healthy measures to contain and mitigate the spread of the infection. Always wash your hands; wear masks in public and always remember to practice social distancing.”The news may come as a blow for the Premier Soccer League , who have beenreaseraching and advocating for various ways that the 2019-20 season - suspended on March 16 - can resume with matches played behind closed doors.
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