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South Africa Women's World Cup Team Protests Poor Pay; Replaced by Makeshift Squad Including 13-Year-Old

  • South Africa's World Cup squad did not play in a friendly match against Botswana due to a dispute with the national association over pay and contracts.
  • A replacement team including a 13-year-old lost 5-0 after being hastily assembled.
  • The World Cup squad watched the second half from the stands in protest.
  • The South African Football Association has dismissed the team's complaints about poor pay and unsatisfactory contracts.
  • South Africa's sports minister and players' union hope to find a resolution to address the team's concerns.
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