Orlando Pirates Midfielder Ben Motshwari Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Orlando Pirates midfielder Ben Motshwari has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a statement on the club’s official website.

The 29-year-old player becomes the first Premier Soccer League (PSL) player to test positive for the virus.

Bucs released a statement which detailed the measures taken to protect those who had been in close contact with Motshwari, who is one of their key players.

“Orlando Pirates Football Club can confirm that Ben Motshwari has tested positive for Covid-19.”

“Ben was presented with flu-like symptoms last week and after undergoing tests, his results have come back positive. The player is asymptomatic and is currently in-home isolation for the next 14 days. He will need to test negative before he is cleared.”

“In accordance with relevant protocols, NHI has been notified of the case by the Club. The health and wellbeing of our players, officials, and the wider community remains our