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- 1 2 "'Like a dream': These 2 Team Singapore female footballers are raring to go for 2022 SEA Games in Hanoi". todayonline.com.
- ↑ "Ulang-alik S'pura-KL beraksi dalam Liga Super Wanita". beritaharian.sg.
- ↑ "Lion City Sailors' Ernie, Izzati go the distance to win second women's league title". stratstimes.com.