She said the team would clash with its neighbours on 14 February in the first round followed by the return leg a fortnight later.
The girls broke camp last week and are expected back in Harare for the final phase in two weeks time.
“We are taking this game seriously and we are eager to qualify for the first time for the World Cup finals. The coaches have been working hard with the girls and we are looking forward to a positive result against Mozambique,” said Green.
Langton Giwa is the head coach and is assisted by former New Orleans and Mighty Warriors star player Sithethelelwe “Kwinji 15” Sibanda.
Women’s soccer got a lift this year when the girls won the Cosafa title but they performed badly on tour in Germany and at the All-Africa Games in Mozambique.
On 22 December the Mighty Warriors beat South Africa 3-0 to lift the Unity Cup.
Banyana Banyana are preparing for next year’s London Olympics in which they will be among the continent’s representatives.
Zimbabwe are yet to make an impact in Africa where Nigeria and Ghana rate among the powerhouses with several appearances at major world tournaments.
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