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- ↑ Jackson, Omari (17 May 2018). "Former Lone Star Goalkeeper Wants Audience with President Weah".
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- ↑ Chris Beattie & Kent Mensah (7 April 2008). "AIK star Dulee Johnson maintains Birmingham ambition". Tribal Football. Archived from the original on 13 April 2008. Retrieved 10 April 2008.
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