Talismanic Zimbabwe and Kaizer Chiefs star Khama Billiat
has lent his voice to the fight against the coronavirus pandemic by urging fans
to act responsibly in these difficult times.
The forward, one of the most recognisable stars in the
Cosafa region, has been on lockdown in South Africa since March 27, and will
have to stay at home until April 30 at least.
That has meant a lot of training in the back garden as he
seeks to keep fit in a bid to lead Chiefs to their first Premier Soccer League
title since the 2014/15 campaign.
Chiefs are trying to hold off the challenge of Billiat’s
former club, Mamelodi Sundowns, and hold a four-point lead over The Brazilians,
though they have played a game more.
The South African league is set for a thrilling finish when
football does resume on a date that has yet to be determined.
Billiat’s club Chiefs, along with their great Soweto rivals
Orlando Pirates, also this week pledged to donate 4 000 testing kits and
protective gear to healthcare workers and law enforcement agencies on the
forefront of the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.
“We are forever
indebted to the sacrifices of healthcare workers and law enforcement officers
who are spending long hours in the trenches – those entrusted with the
responsibility of going into our communities to conduct public screening and
testing,” Chiefs chairman Kaizer Motaung said.
“This protective
gear will go a long way to protect them – the people who are mostly at risk of
contracting the virus while on the line of duty.”
Billiat’s call comes as many sports stars including his
Chiefs captain, Willard Katsande, have joined in the fight against the pandemic
and have urged fans in South Africa, Zimbabwe and across the Cosafa region to
adhere to the guidelines laid out by the World Health Organisation in the bid
to combat the coronavirus outbreak. Sunday Mail
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