When New Zealand was announced as the co-host with Australia for the 2023 FIFA Woman’s World Cup, no one was as proud as former national captain Maia Jackman, who is regarded as one of this country’s greatest female footballers.
The 48-year-old has worked tirelessly to grow the sport for women in Aotearoa, as a former player and leader. She never imagined that in her lifetime, New Zealand would host a women’s world cup and she would be called upon to help announce the draw for the event, beginning