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Coronavirus: Uganda finally moves to suspend football activities for 32 days

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (Fufa) has announced the suspension of all footballing activities in the country as a measure to help stop the spread of coronavirus.

The move by Fufa follows orders from the Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni who, in his address to the nation, stated public gatherings were banned henceforth.

The federation has hinted football may resume in the country on April 19 which means 32 days from the date when the ban was effected.

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“As you are aware, President of the Republic of Uganda General [Yoweri] Museveni has this evening [on Wednesday] addressed the nation and relayed to all citizens guidelines to be observed during a 32-day period in the fight against the deadly virus [Covid-19],” Fufa said in a statement on their official portal.