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New-look Mares face COSAFA test

New blood: Mares will miss regular faces at the COSAFA Championships
New blood: Mares will miss regular faces at the COSAFA Championships

From a successful 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) debut, the Mares have freshened up the squad for the COSAFA Women's Championships being held in Gqeberha, South Africa.

The team is without some of the big names as head coach, Gaolethoo 'Ronaldo' Nkutlwisang looks to the future. The Mares have left out Mamelodi Sundowns' goalkeeper, Sedilame Bosija who was involved for her side during a league encounter on Wednesday.

Forward, Refilwe Tholakele has also missed the trip. The 26-year-old was key in the team's WAFCON campaign scoring two goals. She has been given some time off to settle at her new club, Malabo Kings of Equatorial Guinea.

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