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- ↑ O'Sullivan, D. (2012). The Penguin Book Of South African Sports Trivia. Penguin Books Limited. ISBN 9780143027348 . Retrieved 13 February 2015.
- ↑ Nicolson, Greg (30 July 2013). "Soccer: The forgotten talents of the Vaal Professionals". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
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