Super Eagles Undergo Coronavirus Tests Ahead Of AFCONQ Vs Sierra Leone

Published: November 11, 2020

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Super Eagles players were scheduled to undergo coronavirus tests on Wednesday before their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification match with Sierra Leone.

All the players in camp and members of the backroom staff including administrative and technical took the COVID-19 tests.

The tests are required by the Confederation of African Football to ensure the safety of the players and officials participating in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

FC Lugano goalkeeper Sebastian Osigwe and Racing Genk striker Paul Onuachu previously tested positive for COVID-19 but fully recovered before their trip to the Edo State capital.

If any of the Super Eagles players were to test positive following the latest round of testing, they would miss the games against Sierra Leone.

Based on their schedule for Wednesday, the players had breakfast at 0900 hours, a team meeting at 1230 hours, lunch at 1300 hours and are scheduled to train on grass at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium at 1700 hours while 2300 hours is their bedtime.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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