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Kiyingi: U17 Uganda national women's team confirmed Covid-19 positive

U17 Uganda Women's team coach Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi has confirmed he is Covid-19 positive.

The tactician has announced the new development to the public amidst the Fifa U17 World Cup qualifiers where his team is scheduled to play Cameroon.

"I have on Thursday 8th October 2020 tested positive for Covid-19," Kiyingi said as reported by the Fufa website.

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"I am now in self-isolation from the camp for a period as guided by the health officials for better medication and recovery.

"While I am away, I will help conduct some sessions with my technical team for the players online as we continue with preparations for the Fifa U17 World cup Qualifier with Cameroon.