University of Pretoria Football Club

Drawn in Pool A with Zimbabwe, Namibia, Botswana and Tanzania, the Proteas open against Tanzania.

Maseko, also captains the University of Pretoria, called it a huge privilege to lead a fresh-looking team and stressed the importance of building connections and competition within the squad.

Meanwhile, Botswana coach Martha Mosuale-Sam is targeting an historic first World Cup qualification, believing her side's progress and new team culture could help them achieve the unthinkable.

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