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Mazembe and Don Bosco take one friendly win each before African tie
Don Bosco won the first October 10 meeting 1-0. Mazembe responded by the same score, with Mika Michée scoring in the 73rd minute.
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Mazembe and Don Bosco take one friendly win each before African tie
Don Bosco won the first October 10 meeting 1-0. Mazembe responded by the same score, with Mika Michée scoring in the 73rd minute.
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