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Members of the Afghan women's football team attend Morocco's practice ahead of the Women's World Cup in Melbourne. Source: AAP / Victoria Adkins

The team has been boosted by a visit from Penny Wong, as it watches the World Cup from the sidelines

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The team has been boosted by a visit from Penny Wong, as it watches the World Cup from the sidelines

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