Amakhosi ready to go head to head against Sekhukhune following temporary Covid-19 isolation
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A sudden and unexpected match postponement by Amakhosi is now over following a week long isolation.
The team had to postpone their match against Cape Town City a week ago after it was revealed that some their players including other staff members had tested positive for Covid-19 and inline with the regulations as expected, the team had to temporarily shutdown their operations for isolation.
Something which was a disappointment to their opponents at the time, Cape Town City who showed up ready for match to be received by no one.
Soweto soccer giant Amakhosi revealed yesterday that they are now back in training following a Covid-19 positive testing of their 35 employees.
“On another positive note, some players who tested positive for the virus shortly before the Swallows match two weeks ago, emerged from isolation. They have rejoined their teammates to work on their special return-to-play protocols with the medical and coaching personnel. This is with the intention of getting them back to full match shape as soon as possible.”
This was said by the team through their website where they also added that several Reserve Team players who tested negative for Covid-19 have been called upon to work with the Senior Team members as they prepare for the upcoming match against Sekhukhune United.
“Given that the few unaffected senior team players and the juniors stopped training, and went into quarantine as per the NICD and the Department of Health protocols, the medical team and the coaches will monitor their condition very closely to ensure they are healthy enough to play. And, with such a limited pool of players available, we have to also attempt to avoid injuries at all costs,” says Kaizer Chiefs Physician Dr Hashendra Ramjee.
The team said they are in full force preparation to go head to head against Sekhukhune United this coming Sunday.
“Apart from Covid-related cases, other players who are still unavailable are S’fiso Hlanti and Samir Nurković due to long term injuries, Cole Alexander who is suspended and Dumsani Zuma.”
