Zambia national team striker Justin Shonga was yesterday excluded from the Orlando Pirates squad that reported for the bio-bubble on Sunday together with Tembikosi Lorch after they breached the Buccaneers protocols.
Pirates confirmed the development in a statement on their official website monitored by the ZamFoot Crew. The duo missed out on Tuesday’s PSL clash against Mamelodi Sundowns.
Thembinkosi Lorch and Justin Shonga have been excluded from the squad that reported for the BSE bubble on Sunday following a breach of the team’s protocols. All players have been educated, and are constantly reminded, of their responsibilities as public servants and role models.
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“It is our role and duty to ensure that all members of this organization are fully compliant and aware of the measures that are in place.”
The duo will face disciplinary action and will have to undergo two Coronavirus tested before being afforded the opportunity to return to play.
“Both players will be afforded the opportunity to return to play once the disciplinary processes have been finalized .Mr. Lorch and Mr. Shonga will also be required to undergo two COVID-19 tests, which both must be negative, as per the BSE protocols dictate before they resume any club activities.”
The PSL resumed yesterday and all the teams will be based in Gauteng in a “bio bubble” to mitigate the risk of Covid-19 spreading amongst players and staff involved in football.
The Sea Robbers took on Mamelodi Sundowns in the first match of the Premier Soccer League on Tuesday evening to officially resume the league and the match ended in a goalless draw with only Augustine Mulenga as the Chipolopolo player who saw action.
