Bafan Bafana goalkeeper Ronwen Williams says football must take a backseat during this time.
With the world coming to a standstill because of Covid-19, South Africa is currently on a 21-day lockdown.
Williams admits it’s not easy, saying: “It has been a tough challenge because this is not something we are used to.
“But we have to adapt and stay mentally strong.”
The SuperSport United ace adds: “This is a bigger fight, which is more important than football.
“We all have to play our part in flattening the curve. We have to stay indoors and follow the government’s orders.
“We have been given a programme by the club to follow, which includes daily challenges. The boys are looking good.”
Williams says of the virus: “This is not the time to take short cuts or be reckless.
“To see how it has spread in other countries has been scary, which is why it’s important for us to flatten the curve and do everything in our power to stop the spread.”
This lockdown has had its benefits, especially for someone who is constantly on the road -travelling the length and breadth of the country with SuperSport and the continent with Bafana.
Williams concludes: “It has been nice to spend time with the family. My job doesn’t allow me to do it as much as I would like.
“We are spending a lot of time as a family and I am also chipping in into the household a lot more than I normally do.”