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'Bantwana working on areas lacking' - Dludlu upbeat despite first leg defeat in Zambia

South Africa coach Simphiwe Dludlu has admitted that her side has a lot to do to reach the second round of the U17 Women's World Cup qualifiers following their first-leg defeat against Zambia.

Bantwana are on the brink of crashing out of the qualification tournament after they suffered a 2-0 defeat in their first round, first-leg defeat at the Nkoloma Stadium on Saturday.

Dorica Malunga profited from South Africa's defensive error to fire Zambia ahead in the 19th minute before Ester Banda scored two minutes before half time to hand the hosts' victory in Lusaka.