Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies will patriciate in the Women's Cup later this year in the United States.
The Brazilians have confirmed they are the first African club to be invited to the tournament, with Roc Nations helping facilitating the process.
The tournament will consist of hosts Kansas City Current, defending champions Atletico Madrid, Kobe's women's team and Sundowns Ladies, with the winner walking away with $100,000 (R1.8million).
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Sundowns Ladies coach Jerry Tshabalala is looking forward to face some top opposition over the two-day tournament.
"For us to participate in the tournament is incredibly important as it will give us an opportunity to test ourselves against world-class opposition and it will give our players the platform to showcase their talent on a global stage."
Mamelodi Sundowns chairman Tlhopie Motsepe has praised the tournament for helping women's sport grow.
"The Women's Cup is a special event that showcases the women's game, while also creating opportunities for the next generation of female athletes. Mamelodi Sun-downs is a proudly African Football Club that values the important role that women's sport plays in inspiring people of all ages and backgrounds,"
"We are very pleased to be part of the legacy of this event and look forward to test-ing our South African style of football against some of the best teams in the world."
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