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Relief for Zambians as government lifts stadium attendance ban

Zambia Ministry of Sports has lifted the initial ban that had seen supporters kept out of stadiums as a measure to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

The Minister for Sports Emmanuel Mulenga confirmed the protocols to allow spectators back at the stadiums have been approved after the Super League has started and two matches have already been played.

“Clubs have been advised to strictly adhere to Covid-19 protocols,” the Football Association of Zambia (Faz) confirmed in a statement.

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“The Ministry of Sports has allowed us to admit fans for league matches.