Kaizer Chiefs have written to the Premier Soccer League to request for a postponement of the five upcoming games in December following a COVID-19 outbreak at the club.
Amakhosi had put up stricter COVID management protocols following several positive Covid cases affecting the team and general personnel in the days preceding their 3-1 win over Swallows at Dobsonville Stadium.
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However, after further tests, no less 31 people test positive for COVID-19, which has led to the Kaizer Chiefs Village being temporarily closed until next week.
The Soweto giants seek postponement of fixtures against Cape Town City (4 December), Golden Arrows (8 December), Sekhukhune FC (12 December), Royal AM (19 December) and Maritzburg United (22 December).
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According to the club website, this request is "to avoid risk of infection and further spread of the virus and allow those affected to recover and complete their quarantine period before they can play against other teams."
The PSL had yet to respond to this request at the time of publishing this article.
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