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‘Caf is proactive this time around’- Olatunji-Okuku lauds decision to play Afcon qualifiers behind closed doors

The Confederation of African Football’s (Caf) guidelines to its member association to boost safety and security protocols during this month’s 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers have been applauded by Samuel Olatunji-Okuku.

The race to Cameroon will be held between November 11 to November 17, albeit, no fans will be allowed at match venues – a decision taken to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

In the wake of Caf’s verdict, Nigeria’s Ministry of Youth and Sports Development through directives from the Presidential Task Force on Covid-19 maintained that Super Eagles’ tie against Sierra Leone will be played without any fan or media in attendance.