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in the French port city of Le Havre having failed to win in 10 matches since qualifying last November.
"Our drive to the stadium lasted almost four hours instead of the planned 90 minutes," coach and former Banyana midfielder Desiree Ellis told AFP. Germany , Spain and China are expected to fight for two or three places in the second round with South Africa the clear outsiders in Group B. Reigning African Women's Footballer of the Year Kgatlana, who plays in China after her contract with an American team expired, remains upbeat despite the 10-game winless run.
Netherlands-born Vera Pauw, a former coach of Banyana, believes the debutants can cause surprises in France during the June 7-July 7 women's football showcase.
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