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Banyana Banyan's Refiloe Jane is tackled by an Algerian player during the African Women's Cup of Nations on 23 February 2022. Picture: Twitter/@BanyanaBanyana

Desiree ellis

Banyana Banyana qualify for Africa Women's Cup of Nations

By Tholakele Mnganga

Banyana Banyana have progressed to the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations after a 3-1 aggregate qualification win over Algeria on Wednesday evening.

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