Olympic Village Coronavirus Outbreak: Disclosed Athletes Infected during Olympiad-2020
The South African Olympic football team is set to commence their tournament against Japan on Thursday, July 22, but they face a significant challenge due to COVID-19 cases within their ranks.
According to a statement issued by the South African Football Association (SAFA), two unnamed athletes from the Olympic Village, where athletes reside during the Games, have tested positive for COVID-19. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced this morning that these cases were part of a larger outbreak in the Village.
The identities of the affected athletes were later revealed to be Thabiso Monyane, a right-back for "Orlando Pirates", and Kamohelo Mahlatsi, an attacking midfielder for "Morooka Swallows". It is believed that they contracted the virus from the team's video analyst, Mario Masha, who tested positive on July 17.
However, it's important to note that there is no publicly available information identifying a South African football player from Group A who tested positive on July 17, 2021, and was possibly the source of infection for Monyane and Mahlatsi.
South Africa is part of Group A in the Olympic Games, and unfortunately, no other matches for the team have been announced yet. The article does not provide any additional details about the tournament schedule or format.
Despite the setbacks, the South African team remains optimistic and is preparing for their match against Japan. Let's hope they can put up a strong fight and bring home the victory.
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