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2019 Cosafa Women’s Cup: Refiloe Jane

Goal profiles five of the top stars of the upcoming Cosafa Women's Championship, ahead of the tournament's kick-off on July 31

While Thembi Kgatlana has stolen much of the headlines during South Africa’s recent return to prominence within the women’s game, Banyana Bayana vice-captain Refiloe Jane has underpinned the team’s success.

The forward was born in a township near Kliptown, Soweto, and soon moved to nearby Pimville after her birth.

Her footballing education came, initially, from her brothers—Frank and Emmanuel—who taught her some of the tricks and moves she still uses today on Soweto’s hallowed streets.