Ahead of the 2021 Nigeria National League season, players and officials of FC Nilayo had their Covid-19 tests this Tuesday to certify that the individuals scheduled to be on duty for the team on and off the pitch get a clean bill of health.
The test was conducted at the team’s base in Abeokuta, Ogun State with all players and officials on the ground, as the team intensifies preparations for the Nigeria National League.
General Manager of FC Nilayo, Mr. Lekan Kelani who was also tested for the novel coronavirus said “It’s only normal that we follow the trend, apart from the fact that it’s one of the criteria to be met ahead of the new season, we need to be sure that we are all healthy and ready for the task ahead”
He also confirmed that the test will not be a one-off as there is a need for regular Covid-19 testing due to the nature of the game and as it has been adopted everywhere around the world
It was confirmed that the results will be ready before the week runs out.
