Orlando Pirates FC have confirmed that one of its players, Ben Motshwari, tested positive for COVID-19.
Motshwari had flu-like symptoms last week and after undergoing tests, his results came back positive.
The player is currently in self-isolation for the next 14 days.
The 29-year-old Motshwari turned professional when he signed with Bidvest Wits in 2014 before he joined Pirates in 2018.
The Bucs central midfielder is the first confirmed case amongst the professional players in South Africa since the coronavirus outbreak in the country.
The Premier Soccer League suspended all fixtures in mid-March, and it is still not clear if the current season will resume anytime soon.
Keep fighting and stay strong Buccaneer!?
We can’t wait to have you back on the field!⚽ https://t.co/8K06MTvDNu pic.twitter.com/wJxFRPc4ri
— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) May 7, 2020
?| We’d like to wish former #TheCleverBoys midfielder Ben Motshwari a speedy recovery.
Get well soon, Ben. ?? #Nakanjani ⚪️? pic.twitter.com/AjLlitHFlC
— Bidvest Wits (at ?) (@BidvestWits) May 7, 2020
We would like to wish Ben Motshwari of @orlandopirates a speedy recovery, our thoughts and prayers are with you ?? Get well soon pic.twitter.com/zsd3d6F5rW
— Lamontville Golden Arrows FC (@goldenarrowsfc1) May 7, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with @orlandopirates midfielder Ben Motshwari. Get well soon Mdlali ??. #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/JsncEaYwVg
— Chippa United FC (@ChippaUnitedFC) May 7, 2020
We would like to wish a speedy recovery to @orlandopirates’ Ben Motshwari who tested positive for #Covid19.
Get well Ben, you can beat this!❤️ pic.twitter.com/PyNSNTF7v2
— TS Galaxy FC (@TSGALAXYFC) May 7, 2020
