This archive report was first published on 18 May 2020.
As of May 18, 2020, the novel coronavirus had claimed over 307,000 lives worldwide, with more than 4.5 million confirmed cases globally.
The pandemic's effects on sports have been far-reaching, with major events either cancelled or postponed. The 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, for instance, were pushed to July 2021.
Locally, the Kenyan Premier League title was awarded to Gor Mahia by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), with the team's name forwarded to the Confederation of African Football (Caf) for continental football next season.
However, the decision to suspend the league was temporarily halted by the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT).
Internationally, the Euro 2020 has been rescheduled for 2021, while the Euro 2020 play-offs, originally set for March, were postponed.
Other affected events include the 2021 Uefa Under-21 European Championship and the women's European Championship, which was moved to July 2022.
Champions League and Europa League fixtures were suspended until further notice, while the English Premier League and Uefa have expressed their determination to complete the 2019-20 season, mostly behind closed doors.
Some countries, such as France, Netherlands, and Belgium, have suspended their respective leagues and awarded trophies and points.
Experts believe this approach was the best way forward in the face of the pandemic.
With the FKF Betway Cup competition in its round of 16, the question remains: what happens to Cup ties?
One possible solution is to allow defending champions Bandari Football Club to keep the trophy and enjoy the benefits that come with it, automatically making them the country's flagbearers in the Caf Confederations Cup.
