Johnny EdwardAt least eight former footballers are battling to survive in the wake of the health-care shortages in the country, which have amplifed the challenges posed by COVID-19, The PUNCH reports. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control announced 404 new cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria, shooting the total number of infections in the country to 42,208. “COVID-19 has made it pretty difficult to offset my outstanding bills at the hospital. I’m still in my ward but hopefully I will be discharged on Friday (today), Obiakor told The PUNCH. We all know what’s going on now globally, that has made it difficult for me,” Bassey told The PUNCH.

Source: Punch July 30, 2020 23:15 UTC