Ghana’s sole representative in the 2021-22 CAF Champions League, Accra Hearts of Oak SC have confirmed that some players and technical team alike have contracted the deadly disease Coronavirus ahead of their trip to Guinea.
The Rainbow Boys preparations for the upcoming Caf Champions League has been hit with a major setback after some players and officials tested positive for Covid-19 which could keep them out of the encounter.
The Phobians officially reported cases of Covid-19 in their squad as they prepare to participate in the Caf Champions League.
“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.”
Hearts will travel to Guinea to play CI Kamsar in the first preliminary round of the 2021-22 CAF Champions League on the 10th of September.
