By GRACE CHAILE LESOETSAGOVERNMENT has objected to the idea of playing football games behind closed doors as it still puts the players and staff at risk of coronavirus.Sports Minister Emmanuel Mulenga at a briefing yesterday said football was a contact sport and an easy medium to spread the disease.“The President was very categorical when in his statement that only sporting activities which doesn’t involve contact between players can resume. Football behind closed door means no fans are allowed to watch but there is contact among players.“They are going to be fighting for one ball, which simply means among the players, there will be contact.“Going by that, we will not allow them to go ahead with that. If there are any such thoughts, they will need certification from the ministry of Health,” Mulenga said.He emphasised that the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) may face suspension in line with the Sports Act as that would be abrogating […]
State rules out football behind closed door
