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References
- 1 2 3 "FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019™ List of Players – Cameroon" (PDF). FIFA. 27 May 2019. p. 4. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 June 2019. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
- ↑ Alexandra Takounda at Soccerway
- ↑ Alexandra Takounda – FIFA competition record (archived)
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