De Sousa emphasised the importance of hosting a FIFA women's tournament, saying it is a huge opportunity for India to expand the game to small towns and make it the country's most popular women's sport.
The Proteas currently sit precariously in 11th place on the Super League standings, with only the top eight teams qualifying for next year's 50-over tournament in India.
The Mariners will be in action in the latter stages of the AFC Cup, the Durand Cup, the ISL and possibly even the Super Cup and Ferrando wants to win it all.