The South African women’s hockey team were left frustrated after being held to a 0–all draw by Kenya in their third match of the 2025 African Hockey Cup of Nations in Ismailia, Egypt, on Wednesday, 15 October 2025.
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Despite enjoying the bulk of possession and creating numerous chances, the South Africans were unable to find a way past a resolute Kenyan defence.
Before the match, there were two significant milestones celebrated. Quanita Bobbs became just the 11th South African woman to reach 200 international caps, a remarkable testament to her consistency and leadership over more than a decade at the top level.
Edith Molikoe also marked her 50th appearance, joining a small group of players to have achieved that milestone in both indoor and outdoor formats — highlighting her value across all forms of the game.
Once the action began, South Africa asserted themselves early and dictated the tempo throughout. They moved the ball with purpose, pressed high up the field, and created a steady flow of scoring opportunities.
However, an inspired performance from the Kenyan defence, led superbly by goalkeeper Quinter Okore, kept the defending champions at bay.
The South Africans continued to dominate possession and territory in the second half, but despite earning a succession of penalty corners and maintaining pressure, the elusive breakthrough never came.
Kenya’s defensive structure held firm, frustrating every attack and denying South Africa the goal that their effort and intent perhaps deserved.
The result keeps South Africa unbeaten in the tournament, but also means they will need to avoid defeat against Nigeria on Friday to secure their place in Sunday’s African Cup of Nations final.
Women’s Fixtures and Results at the African Cup of Nations 2025 (All Times CAT)
Sat 11 Oct: Kenya 1-0 Nigeria
Sat 11 Oct: Ghana 8-1 Egypt
Sun 12 Oct: Ghana 5-1 Nigeria
Sun 12 Oct: South Africa 10-0 Egypt
Tue 14 Oct: Ghana 2-3 South Africa
Tue 14 Oct: Egypt vs Kenya
Wed 15 Oct: Kenya 0-0 South Africa
Wed 15 Oct: Nigeria 2-0 Egypt
Fri 17 Oct, 10h00: South Africa vs Nigeria
Fri 17 Oct, 12h00: Kenya vs Ghana
Sat 18 Oct, 10h00: 3rd/4th Place Play-Off
Sat 18 Oct, 14h30: Gold Medal Match
South Africa
1 Morgan de Jager (GK)
4 Stephanie Botha
5 Edith Molikoe
7 Taheera Augousti
10 Onthatile Zulu
12 Ntsopa Mokoena
18 Hannah Pearce
21 Ongeziwe Mali
23 Jean-Leigh du Toit
26 Cailynn den Bakker
27 Kayla de Waal
28 Quanita Bobbs (C)
30 Caylin Maree
31 Marlise van Tonder (GK)
32 Tegan Fourie
34 Ané Janse van Vuuren
35 Lerato Mahole
40 Jeanri Thomas
Kenya
1 Quinter Okore (GK)
2 Diana Bariti
3 Vanessa Sudi
4. Vivian Onyango
5 Caroline Guchu
6 Lynne Tamunai (C)
8 Alice Owiti
10 Naom Kemunto
13 Grace Bwire
14 Maurine Achieng
15 Grace Akumu
16 Aurelia Opondo
17 Rayana Oyando
18 Rachel Khamala
19 Maureen Okumu
21 Eleanor Chebet
31 Rebeccca Nasambu
36 Joan Anjao
Original Copy: SA Hockey, with editing by gsport
Main Photo Caption: The South African women’s hockey team were left frustrated after being held to a 0–all draw by Kenya in their third match of the 2025 African Hockey Cup of Nations in Ismailia, Egypt, on Wednesday, 15 October 2025. All Photos: Jan van Zyl
Photo 2 Caption: Captain Quanita Bobbs became just the 11th South African woman to reach 200 international caps, a remarkable testament to her consistency and leadership.
Photo 3 Caption: Hannah Pearce moves the attack line up the field. South Africa dominated possession, but were frustrated as Kenya’s defence skilfully prevented penetration.
