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The Mares’ unsurprising cold homecoming

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By the time Mares exited the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations tournament on July 17, they had already inked an indelible mark in the hearts of many.

After their debut match against Burundi on July 4, the Gaolethoo ‘Ronaldo’ Nkutlwisang’s charges had pocketed a significant number of admirers.

While the Mares won only one out of their five matches at the finals, they still managed to gate crush even into the hearts of the previously unconverted women’s football followers.

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