Training in isolation is difficult due to COVID-19, says Maritzburg United ace Ofori

Published on: 21 May 2020

Maritzburg United ace Richard Ofori says training insolation is difficult due to coronavirus outbreak ahead imminent league resumption.

All football leagues in South Africa have been suspended since March 2020 and the country is in lockdown to help curb the spread of the virus.

"For goalkeepers, it is a little tougher to train on our own because you need the goalposts, the box, and lines to train. But the most important thing is fitness; if you are fit, everything else will be much easier," he explained.

"I think two to three weeks because most of the clubs have been training [with players training individually at home]," he added.

"But it depends on how professional the players are. If they have been doing what they have been required to we will need two weeks and we can start [with games]."

The former Wa All Stars shot-stopper has been nominated for the 2019/20 South Africa Premier League Best Player award as well as Goalkeeper of the season.

Maritzburg are currently placed fifth on the league standings - a point behind third-placed SuperSport United.

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