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Coach backs Young Mares despite first-leg setback

Tanzania celebrate after beating Young Mares in the first leg of the World Cup qualifiers PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG
Tanzania celebrate after beating Young Mares in the first leg of the World Cup qualifiers PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

FRANCISTOWN: Head coach for the Under-17 women’s national team, Jacqueline Gabobinelwe, remains adamant her side will overturn a first-leg deficit and progress to the next round of the World Cup qualifiers.

The Young Mares fell 3-2 to Tanzania in the first leg of the first round of qualifiers played at Obed Itani Chilume Stadium on Friday afternoon.

However, Gabobinelwe believes the tie is still within reach ahead of the return leg on Saturday.

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