SA-based Ghana footballer Richard Ofori has called on the public to band together in the fight of the novel coronavirus.
Ofori plays for Maritzburg United as their first-choice goalkeeper in the SA Premiership.
“It’s [the coronavirus] affecting all of us, so we have to fight this together. We need to stay to together as a team, stay home and be safe, so that we can be healthy when things come to normal,” said Ofori.
“At the end of the day, individuals can’t fight it, we need to fight this together.”
Maritzburg flirted with relegation in the last campaign but are now into the top five, with coach Eric Tinkler having masterminded a turnaround in fortunes.
The Ghana gloveman has been in inspired form but says the whole squad deserves credit for their improvement.
“We suffered a lot last season, so this season the togetherness, the teamwork and the hard work has paid off for the team,” he told his club’s website.
“We didn’t start very well. But when the coach spoke to us, we listened to what he had to say and we tried to do everything possible.
“For each and everyone there is good competition for places. So that makes us work hard to make the most of the chance the coach gives you.
“Because if you don’t work hard, another player will be given the opportunity and he will deliver. So you need to push, the competition has really helped a lot.”
Ofori also praised the United fans, who have turned put n their droves at the Harry Gwala Stadium.
“The fans and the city as a whole have been great for the team. Many other clubs don’t have what Maritzburg have in terms of the fan base.
“It’s very effective, you know how on Friday nights we need the support and they all come in their numbers.
“We know how much it means to them and without football, it’s very difficult and complicated.”
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