The FA’s decision to suspend the 2019/2020 English Premier League (EPL) season until April is drawing reactions from Nigerian football lovers.
According to a statement from the association, the decision was reached after an emergency meeting with all 20 clubs in the top flight on Friday.
The meeting was called after Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta and Chelsea midfielder, Callum Hudson-Odoi tested positive to coronavirus (COVID-19).
The league is expected to return on April 4, subject to medical advice and conditions at the time.
“Above all, we wish Mikel Arteta and Callum Hudson-Odoi speedy recoveries, and everyone else affected by COVID-19.
“In this unprecedented situation, we are working closely with our clubs, Government, The FA and EFL and can reassure everyone the health and welfare of players, staff and supporters are our priority,” Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters said.
Recall that the Seria in Italy, La Liga in Spain and Lique 1 in France had also been suspended. The Bungesliga in Germany has also followed suit.
But football lovers all over the world are having their say on the EPL’s suspension.
The 2019/2020 EPL season commenced on Friday, August 9, 2019, and was scheduled to round off on Sunday, May 17, 2020.
It remains to be seen if it would now be extended, since are nine matches to go.
Read comments monitored on Twitter:
Finally #PremierLeague is suspended due to coronavirus. my weekends is now gonna be so boring till further notice pic.twitter.com/3DhZrm1eWp
— Ijebu Ode Boy (@LuqmanTI_2) March 13, 2020
If there is to be one upside of this deadly virus, it must be the vocal anguish of @LFC fans #PremierLeague
— Alexandra Swann 🦦 (@AlexandralSwann) March 13, 2020
Dear guys,
Now that the #PremierLeague has been put on hold, what else can a young man do for fun on a weekend? #FridayThoughts
— Rev. BlueGreen (@inimichaels) March 13, 2020
#PremierLeague now that premier league is suspended, what will I be doing with my weekends pic.twitter.com/TJJCja7Mdy
— Uzoamaka Joe (@Uzosecond) March 13, 2020
#PremierLeague suspended? City fans right now pic.twitter.com/bP0xuhQQT1
— Juan Jesus (@juantoja_) March 13, 2020
People who cant stay without betting after premier league was suspended till next month#PremierLeague pic.twitter.com/5HJZF14f3K
— BrotherAhmad🇳🇬 (@YinkaAhmad) March 13, 2020
Some women hearing this news knowing that hubby will have to give them a good reason to leave home on weekends now#PremierLeague pic.twitter.com/6L6pLGB0cc
— NaNyA💙💙🌸 (@Favone_) March 13, 2020
Not that I don't have a life or something but what am I supposed to do with my weekend's now the Premier League has been postponed😑. Those who don't watch football what do you do.#PremierLeague #Covid_19 pic.twitter.com/DxqtjN7eEY
— 3 @ THE BACK FC (@NOBLE_B_I) March 13, 2020
#PremierLeague and other leagues suspended till next month.. oh God! What do you guys expect me to during weekends pic.twitter.com/3mi54CZV28
— ᎠᎬ-ᏩᎪᎷᎬ (@chinexxofficial) March 13, 2020
Going a whole month without watching any football match is scary for me….. #PremierLeague pic.twitter.com/VCgNMXNhyu
— Peejayy (@PrinceJoe97) March 13, 2020
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