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Olympics: South Africa football team report three COVID-19 cases

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FILE: South Africa beat neighbours Namibia in Cairo [photo courtesy]

South Africa have confirmed three positive COVID-19 cases in their soccer squad for the Olympic Games in Tokyo, including players Thabiso Monyane and Kamohelo Mahlatsi.

Video Analyst Mario Masha also tested positive on arrival in Tokyo as the team prepares to face hosts Japan on Thursday.

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