I haven’t tested positive for COVID-19, ‘avoid fake news’ —Ahmed Musa

Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa has debunked claims that himself and family have tested positive for the dreaded coronavirus disease.

The Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia forward, who just returned from his base, made the announcement on social media on Wednesday night, adding that he is already self-isolating alongside his family.

Pls ignore any false news about me or ?? ?????? testing positive to Covid 19.We are self isolating for 14 days as we just got in from Saudi Arabia as the law stipulates. Stay safe! Maintain social distance. AVOID FAKE NEWS! ? pic.twitter.com/SjzjmNWcOy

— AhmedMusa718 (@Ahmedmusa718) April 22, 2020

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Musa wrote on Instagram: “It has come to my notice that certain individuals have decided to post false news about me testing positive to Covid 19. ⁣
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“This is a pandemic taking people’s lives in thousands so it is sad that some people want to use this to gain followers or views on their pages by spreading falsehood. ⁣
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“My family returned from Saudi Arabia decided to follow the government’s rule of isolation for 14 days not because any of us have the virus.⁣
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“We are perfectly okay and have not tested positive to the virus. Please don’t fall for the malicious messages circulating about me or my family. ⁣
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“Stay safe, maintain social distancing.”

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