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Thalea Smidt’s Champions League dream

South African midfielder Thalea Smidt on the inaugural African Women’s Champions League.

South African midfielder Thalea Smidt tells us about her excitement ahead of playing for Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies in the inaugural African Women’s Champions League and how she feels the new tournament represents a great opportunity to improve the game on the continent.

We also reflect on the career of Jimmy Greaves after the former England, Chelsea, AC Milan and Tottenham Hotspur forward died at the age of 81.

(Credit: Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies)

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