Ajax close youth academy amid Corona virus
With the Premier Soccer League chairman Irvin Khoza having announced the suspension of football this week, GladAfrcia Championship side Ajax Cape Town also announced that the academy doors will be closed until further notice.
Calvin Marlin, coach of Ajax Cape Town Pic: Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
The Cape Town-based side made the announcement after president Cyril Ramaphosa declared the Corona virus a national disaster.
“Following the address of the President and his announcement of the Corona virus as a national disaster, Ajax Cape Town will be taking measures with immediate effect in support of the drive to curb the spread of the virus,” the club tweeted.
“We will have more information on the league as the week continues. Ajax CT urge all South Africans to follow the protocols set in place, if we work together we are stronger.”
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