Speaking at a pre match conference ahead of Friday’s clash, Musa said, ”It is something we all would have liked, to play before a big home crowd, unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic protocol will not allow fans to come into the stadium. But they should not worry because most of us are already used to playing in our clubs without fans and are used to it”.
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In accordance with the guidelines of FIFA and CAF health protocols against COVID-19 and for the resumption of competitions, players testing positive for the virus are not allowed to participate in matches.
The Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shuaibu, a registered member of Insurance FC, also took part in the session monitored by the national team’s manager, Gernot Rohr.
The Minister of Sports, Youth and Social Development, Sunday Dare, on Wednesday inspected the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, Delta State ahead of Super Eagles’ AFCON 2021 qualifier against the Lone Star of Sierra Leone.