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NPFL 2020/2021: Rangers Players Undergo Mandatory Covid-19 Test

Taofeek Olayemi Lawal
Last updated: December 29, 2020 11:39 am
By Taofeek Olayemi Lawal
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Ahead of the start of the 2020/2021 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season and in accordance with the League Management Company (LMC) and Presidential Task Force (PTF) health protocols required of all participating teams in the top Nigerian league, players and officials of Rangers International of Enugu have undergone the mandatory Covid-19 test at the testing center, UNTH, Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu State.

Nose and throat specimens were obtained from all players, coaches, backroom and management staff with the result expected before the ‘Flying Antelopes’ opening day encounter with Rivers United inside the main bowl of Adokiye Amiesiamaka Stadium, Port-Harcourt.

Rangers coach, Salisu Yusuf, after the specimen collection said, “I am glad that we have successfully presented ourselves for the mandatory test and it will now be possible for us to do our thing on the field of play.”

Organizers of the NPFL and the Presidential Task Force on Covid-19 had mandated all clubs participating in the top Nigerian league to carry out the test.

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