Sierra Leone is the latest African country to suspend of all its football related activities until further notice due to the spread of the Coronavirus.

The Sierra Leone Football Association SLFA said in a statement on Tuesday the even though no case was yet to be recorded in the country, the move to suspend the game was to make sure that the Covid-19 virus does not enter Sierra Leone.

“In line with Government’s efforts in preventing the Coronavirus and in compliance with the FIFA recommendations to its member associations for general precaution, the Sierra Leone Football Association has suspended all football related activities across the country effective today, Tuesday 17th March, 2020.

“SLFA is encouraging all Clubs, Regional and District Football Associations and its affiliates including but not limited to Mini Leagues and officials to comply with the directive in order to protect fans, players, coaches and everyone involved in the beautiful game of football and most importantly to prevent the virus from entering in Sierra Leone.”

In a pre-emptive move, the Minister of Sports, Ibrahim Nyelenkeh, issued a statement banning all sporting activities in a bid to prevent the virus from entering Sierra Leone.