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No need to panic and postpone South African football due to coronavirus - Safa

The South African Football Association (Safa) has reiterated it doesn't take the coronavirus lightly but insists it has full confidence in the country's health authorities.

Safa released a statement that they will be guided by the government, their health department, Fifa as well as Caf in all the decisions they will be taking.

While several leagues across Europe have been suspended, Safa is yet to make make a decision on whether or not to suspend all football-related activities.

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"We wish to acknowledge the Coronavirus is here with us. A number of cases have been reported by the Government and the Health Authorities.