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By Ray Munyoro
The Sports and Recreation Commission has given the Zimbabwe Warriors the greenlight to participate at this year’s edition of the African Nations Championship (CHAN).
Zimbabwe has suspended all sporting activities as part of measures to control a surge in Covid-19 cases. This means any association that needs to participate in sporting activity should apply for exemption.
Zifa applied to have the senior national team allowed to travel to Cameroon.
The continental showpiece reserved for locally-based players roars into life on the 16th of January with Zimbabwe playing the opener against hosts Cameroon.
“The Zimbabwe Football Association advises the nation that our application to proceed with participation at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) has been approved by the Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC).
“This follows the government’s recent suspension of all sporting activities in a national effort to reduce the spread of covid-19. “The team is still in camp, self-isolating, after recording 15 positive tests for Covid-19,” said Zifa spokesperson Xolisani Gwesela in a statement.
“Players and officials who tested positive on 28 December 2020 will be tested again on 10th January 2021. We wish all those who tested positive a swift recovery.
“The delegation departs for Cameroon on 13 January 2021. ZIFA appeals to all stakeholders to remain vigilant in the face of a renewed Covid-19 threat. Please observe all healthy and safety guidelines to keep everyone safe. We wish our Warriors all the best and we hope they will prevail in Cameroon.
“The Association would like to acknowledge and thank the SRC for swift processing of our request to keep our preparations for the important assignment on track,” he added. Nhau/Indaba
