Girl I see in place of a couple of gentlemen (8)

A capital in Africa, to the west? (5)

Reportedly contemptible look (4)

Make a move for that lady, fit (2,8)

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Those are for runners with good reasons to fail (4,4)

Country in muddle, so thought-provoking (7)

Tramp banking on sovereign (7)

Go down, not up initially — climb with difficulty (8)

Free seat, I say, for adults? (6)

Depreciating profits evident originally, steps quickly taken to catch old scoundrel (10)

Snake more certain to bite head of firm is one on the board? (10)

Workers feeling miserable easily (5,4)

Party intellect, predatory (8)

Setter standing in undies, unfortunately — and not much else! (8)

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Quick footballer, swift perhaps? (6)

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Halfwit carried by mythical ship beneath southern sea (8)

Baked item sounding a pain in the backside? (6,4)

Villain demanded to ride horse (3,3)

Trifle, dessert with a roly-poly (4,6)

Tribe has translated for scholar of ancient language (8)

Imminent revolt constraining dynasty (6,2)

Reckless behaviour wrong in prohibitionist (7)

Shortage of staff with cook finally leaving nursery (6)

Not given ring, female sweetheart put off (6)

Arm grabbing clear, sparkling tipple — sampling it? (4,7)