Chiefs cancel media open day amid coronavirus fear
Kaizer Chiefs have cancelled a scheduled media day on Monday with the number of confirmed coronavirus cases continuing to increase in South Africa.
Kaizer Chiefs fans during the Absa Premiership 2019/20 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Maritzburg United at FNB Stadium, Johannesburg on 15 February 2020 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Amakhosi had planned to brief the media about their preparation for Wednesday evening’s match against Bidvest Wits.
“Today’s media open day has been cancelled as per the communiqué you received,” read statement from Chiefs.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Sunday to ban all gatherings involving at least 100 people. South Africa has over 60 confirmed cases of coronavirus over the weekend.
The Premier Soccer League is set to make an announcement today (Monday) on whether to suspend games following Ramaphosa’s announcement.
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