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References
- ↑ "FIFA U-20 World Cup Egypt 2009™: List of Players: South Africa" (PDF). FIFA. 6 October 2009. p. 16. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 October 2009.
- ↑ http://www.mtnfootball.com/africa/south-africa/absa-premiership/players/2013-2014/maritzburg-utd/tawfeeq-salie.html [ dead link ]
