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- ↑ "#TuksFootball: A promise to her father is the reason why Wendy Shongwe is playing football again and scoring goals | University of Pretoria". www.up.ac.za.
- ↑ "Wendy Shongwe dreaming of FIFA Women's World Cup spot | soccer". www.sabcsport.com. 16 June 2023.
- ↑ "Wendy Shongwe relishes Banyana return but studies still on her mind".
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