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Nothando Vilakazi: European experience will help in Women's World Cup

The South African enjoyed a winning debut with the Lithuanian champions against Rigas in a Baltic league contest

Nothando Vilakazi says she is delighted to make her European debut for Gintra-Universitetas in a 5-1 win over Rigas at the Gytariai Stadium.

The 30-year-old signed her first professional contract, joining the Lithuanian queens from South Africa's Palace Super Falcons in April.

Vilakazi gave a good account of herself for Gintra as she was in action for 75 minutes before being substituted in the match.

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