Christian Bassogog: Cameroon star tests positive for coronavirusChristian 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. SEE ALSO: Zambia season to end as clubs flout COVID-19 protocolsThere is no health threat to the CSL, which started on July 25, because Bassogog has been in quarantine since arriving in China from Cameroon in mid-July. Former Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini was previously the only confirmed coronavirus case in China's top football league. SEE ALSO: Lampard seeks to crush Arsenal for FA Cup gloryBassogog, 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: Standard Digital July 31, 2020 09:00 UTC