Nigerian national football team's captain Ahmed Musa has tested positive for Coronavirus.

Ahmed Musa's social media posts confirm that he and his family have not tested positive for the Coronavirus.

Ahmed Musa has asked the people to ignore the false news which states that he and his family were infected with COVID-19. Musa added that he and his family were in self-isolation of 14 days as per the government's direction as they came from Saudi Arabia. He urged the people to avoid the fake news circulating regarding him and to maintain the social distancing to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

The COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to a lot of potentially dangerous misinformation. For reliable advice on COVID-19 including symptoms, prevention and available treatment, please refer to the World Health Organisation or your national healthcare authority.

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