Nigerian footballer in Italy tests positive for Coronavirus

Italian-Nigerian footballer King Udoh has become the first professional football player to be diagnosed with the disease in Italy.

Information that the striker from Pianese, a Tuscan club playing in Serie C (third division), was infected with coronavirus was given by the daily newspapers La Naziones and La Gazzetta dello Sport before being widely relayed on social networks.

The 22-year-old footballer, who is currently in the infectious disease department of La Scotte hospital in Siena, is in good condition.

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The player, it was learnt, had placed himself in quarantine last weekend, after feeling feverish.

He was scheduled to play last Sunday with his team against Juventus’ U-23 team (a 1-0 loss), but ultimately did not take part in the game.

Although not approaching opposing players, Juventus decided to take certain measures to observe its players.

As for the entire Pianese team, they are now in quarantine, as a precaution.

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