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- 1 2 3 Mauritius Coach Gowreesunkur Resigns
- ↑ (in French) Les Curepipiens gardent le pouvoir !
- ↑ (in French) Sarjoo Gowreesunkur : “J’étais entré dans une certaine routine...”
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=195909911554 [ user-generated source ]
- 1 2 3 4 (in French) Sarjoo Gowreesunkur, une étoile du football mauricien
- ↑ "Mauritius Sports Council".