Blanka Pěničková is a former

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, currently assistant coach for

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in the Czech First Division. She has also played in

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for

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. She played for the Czech national team. She made her debut on 25 April 1999 in a match against

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Titles

* 5 Czech League (2003, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017)

References

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