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Michelle Abueng

Michelle Abueng

Motswana footballer (born 2001)

Michelle Abueng (born 6 May 2001) is a Motswana footballer who plays as a forward for Zambian club Yasa FC and the Botswana women's national team.

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She caught the attention of Zambian club Yasa Queens while playing against Zambia in the 2018 African U-17 Women's World Cup Qualifying Tournament, but they were not able to sign her until 2019 since she was still a minor at the time.[6]

She scored five goals in a game against Namibia at the 2020 African U-20 Women's World Cup Qualifying Tournament.[7]

She made her senior international debut at the 2019 COSAFA Women's Championship on 1 August 2019, scoring the only goal in a win over Namibia.[6]

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    Kerileng, Gaone (29 October 2020). "Michelle Abueng: Botswana's youngest export". The Botswana Gazette. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
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    Ahmadu, Samuel (30 January 2020). "'This is heartbreaking' - Valencia striker Coleman in tears after Namibia's heavy defeat". Goal. Retrieved 8 November 2020.


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