KARACHI: The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has suspended group B matches of 13th National Women Football Championship (NFWC) after a player from Karachi United side contracted novel coronavirus today (Monday).
The football governing body in the country has advised the club and the teams they have played against to get their entire squad tested. The federation has also announced that it will provide financial support to all concerned teams for COVID-19 tests.
“KU has been advised to get their entire squad tested. KU have played Karachi WFC and HEC, while Karachi WFC have played Sialkot City WFC in group B competitions. Therefore, all teams in first and second contact have been advised to get their squads tested,” the PFF spokesperson said.
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The notification further stated, “There will be no group B matches, at least until test results are received. The PFF will decide further action depending on the test results.”
Karachi United was scheduled to play Masha United, while KWFC had to play HEC on Tuesday afternoon. The tournament will continue to hold matches with the Group A match between WAPDA and Hazara Girls Football Academy on March 16.
