The Phobians preparations for the upcoming Caf Champions League has been hit with a major setback after some players and officials tested positive for Covid-19
Hearts of Oak have officially reported cases of Covid-19 in their squad as they prepare to participate in the Caf Champions League.
The Phobians have been paired with Guinean giants CI Kamsar in the preliminary stage next month. As a result, they underwent a mandatory testing on Thursday. However, some of the players and officials were tested positive and have been sent into a fourteen-day quarantine.
Those affected would likely miss the trip to Conakry for the first leg on September 10.
“The management of Accra Hearts of Oak is hereby notifying the club’s fan base and the general public that having carried out mandatory testing of it’s players and officials for COVID-19, a few of the members tested positive for the virus,” a club statement read.
“Those affected are currently in isolation, though they are all asymptomatic and in good spirit. We want to assure our supporters that this development will not hamper our preparation for the CAF Champions League.”
“All the players and officials will be retested and even more stringent measures put in place to ensure no further spread of the virus.” “We will once again take this opportunity to encourage everybody to observe the associated protocols at all times, as we continue to adjust to life with this deadly virus.”