Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that two players have tested positive for Covid-19 as the PSL looks to prepare for a proposed return to training.

The club confirmed the news on Tuesday afternoon via a statement on their website on the same day that Stellenbosch FC had also announced two of their staff members had tested positive.

Chiefs confirmed that preliminary tests were conducted last Friday in compliance with PSL protocols ahead of all clubs’ return to training in the coming weeks.

The club did not name the players who tested positive.

‘Following a series of Covid-19 tests conducted last Friday, two Kaizer Chiefs players’ results have come back positive from the laboratory,’ read the statement.

‘A total of 70 individuals, including players, members of the technical team and other club officials were tested for Covid-19 in preparation for the restart of the 2019-20 season,” it added.

‘At the time of doing these tests, players and officials were screened and monitored by healthcare workers and team doctors. None of the people tested showed any signs or symptoms of Covid-19.

‘All the players and officials were given different timeslots and did not come into contact with each other.

‘The affected duo will be in self-isolation for the stipulated period of 14 days. They will be retested after the isolation period as required. If their tests come back negative, they will then be able to rejoin the team.

‘Kaizer Chiefs’ medical team and management are working around the clock to provide the necessary support to the affected individuals and ensure they follow the guidelines.’