The Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has rekindled hope for the resumption of all contacts sports including football, even as all Covid-19 protocols must be complied with.
The Federal Government had suspended all sporting activities in March following the outbreak of the covid-19 pandemic. The Ministry is however insisting on full compliance with all covid-19 protocol before the organisation of any sports event once the ban on sports activities is lifted by PTF.
According to the statement from the Ministry, plans have been concluded for the return of all sporting events including football subject to the approval of the Presidential Task Force on Covid-19.
“We are hopeful that the re-opening of all sports will be shortly upon us. The Ministry has done all that’s necessary and required especially with regard to the COVID-19 protocols. The PTF, Health Ministry and NCDC have guided appropriately”. The statement said.
