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References
- ↑ Betymie Bonnelame (4 July 2016). "Seychelles out of under 17 African football championship after second loss to Tanzania". Seychelles News Agency . Retrieved 9 August 2016.
- ↑ "Football: Coach Jean-Louis quits". Seychelles Nation . Seychelles e-News. 6 December 2012. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
- ↑ "Football: Africa Cup of Nations 2013 – first-round qualifier-Seychelles to host the Congolese Leopards today". Seychelles Nation . 29 February 2012. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
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