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We are informed that some of our Black Stars players have tested positive for the Corona virus following their participation in Ghana’s friendly matches against Mali (Oct 09) and Qatar (Oct 12).
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) contingent adhered to all strict COVID-19 protocols, before, during and after our stay in Turkey. A minimum of three tests were performed on players, members of the technical and management team during the training camp in Antalya.
The first test took place 24 hours before the game against Mali, where a team official tested positive for the virus and was immediately isolated from the group. With about an hour to go until the start of the match against Mali, Ghana’s team Doctors, together with Turkish Health officials, conducted another round of testing in the Ghanaian and Mali dressing rooms prior to kick-off.
The third series of tests took place 24 hours before the second game against Qatar and, again, no positive cases were recorded.
In addition, officials and members of the management committee of the National Team underwent another test on Thursday, October 15, 24 hours before flying out of Turkey, this time, a member of the technical team tested positive for the virus and was immediately isolated of the group, discarding it. of the trip to Ghana.
The GFA ensured that all FIFA Covid-19 protocols were strictly adhered to throughout the national team engagement and it is quite concerning that some team members have subsequently tested positive for the virus.
The GFA will continue to monitor the situation and provide all necessary support to the affected players while wishing them a speedy recovery.
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