Lawrence Juma finally opens up on Togo Covid-19 drama

Kenyan international Lawrence Juma who was alleged to have tested positive for Covid-19 hours before the Togo African Cup of Nations qualifier clash has finally opened up on the events that transpired.

According to reports, four Harambee Stars players in the name of Ian Otieno, Michael Olunga, Lawrence Juma and Joash Onyango were alleged to have tested positive.

Speaking to Mozzart Sport, Juma denied allegations that he tested positive but was denied a chance to play after his results were inconclusive. 

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“I did not test positive, my result was neither positive or negative. I was told it was indefinite so the match commissioner said without the results I could not play,” Juma said,

“At first I was so disappointed because this is a match I had psyched myself for but I was glad we won which covered up for the disappointment,” he added.

Despite missing the four crucial players Harambee Stars went on to pick up their first win of the AFCON qualifying campaign courtesy of goals from Masud Juma and Abdallah Hassan.

Juma surprised many when he made the switch from Gor Mahia to Sofapaka but revealed that he did not struggle to adapt and also touched on the suspension of the league. 

“I did not struggle to settle at Sofapaka because I had initially played with a number of players before which made life easier for me. Of course the sports suspension was a big blow, right now we cannot train as a team but we are hoping to do so soon,” concluded the midfielder.