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Coronavirus: Government sets September as month to resume Rwanda league

The Rwandan government through the Ministry of Sports have announced the Rwanda Premier League will resume in September.

The top-tier was suspended mid-March owing to the current Covid-19 situation with the country put under total lockdown on March 21 to curb the spread of the virus.

As a result, all sporting activities, including football, was postponed to an indefinite date. However, the country has on May 4 announced new measures which will see players getting a relief.

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"Reference is made to Statement on Cabinet resolutions from April 30 informing the general public of the new Covid-19 prevention measures to be implemented," read a statement obtained by Goal.