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- ↑ European preview: Turkey on www.news.bbc.co.uk
- ↑ Imports – Africa on www.rokfootball.com
- ↑ PLAYER PROFILE Patrick Villars Villars Pat CLUB: ? on www.ghanaweb.com
- ↑ Stats & Profile on www.fifa.com
