Less than 24-hours after the Lagos State Government recorded the first victim of the deadly Coronavirus that is wreaking havoc in the world, courtesy of an Italian national, Italian born Nigeria player, King Paul Akpan Udoh, has become the first footballer to be infected with coronavirus. He is also the first Nigerian to be so infected.
Udoh, who currently plies his trade with Pianese, an Italian Serie C side in the Italian League, has been a major asset to the club this season, poaching goals.
Sadly, the Pianese Football Club Forward was diagnosed of the disease on February 27, and he has been quarantined.
The 22-year-old started his career with Reggiana before moving to Juventus in 2011 where he was loaned back for a year.
After progressing through the youth ranks of Juventus, Udoh secured a loan move to Virtus Lanciano, a Serie B side in 2016 with an option to buy at the end of the season.
Failing to impress, he was returned to Juventus, and then loaned to Lega Pro side Pontedera later the same year.
He had a loan stint with Pontedera, Fernana, Fano and Viareggio before joining Pianese on July 14, 2019.
Coronavirus has spread from China to countries in Europe, the Middle East, the Americas and Africa.
Italy is the country in Europe with the highest number of reported cases.
Some Italian Serie A matches were postponed last weekend as a preventive measure against the spread of the virus, especially the Match between Torino Football Club and Parma Football Club in Turin.
Also, the United Arab Emirates has cancelled the Cycling Championship that ought to hold this weekend in Abu Dhabi, UAE, after two officials from the Italian Cycling squad tested positive to Coronavirus.
Some matches in the Italian Series A League are to be played behind closed doors this weekend, especially the Match between Juventus Football Club and Internazionale Milano Football Club.
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