By AFP More by this AuthorSHANGHAIChristian Bassogog, who starred in Cameroon's Africa Cup of Nations triumph in 2017, became the second confirmed coronavirus case in the Chinese Super League on Friday. The 24-year-old forward, who plays for Henan Jianye, is asymptomatic but is in hospital in Guangzhou, health authorities in the southern city said. Former Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini was previously the only confirmed coronavirus case in China's top football league. The 32-year-old Belgian spent three weeks in a Chinese hospital before being released in mid-April. Bassogog, who was named best player at the 2017 Cup of Nations, was tested upon arrival on July 15 and was negative for coronavirus, Guangzhou health authorities said.

Source: Daily Nation July 31, 2020 06:00 UTC