South African Hockey has announced its goal for the women’s national team to win an eighth consecutive Africa Cup of Nations title at the 9th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Ismailia, Egypt, from October 11 to 18, 2025.
This tournament holds significant importance as it doubles as the African qualifying event for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup.
The champions will secure direct qualification, making it a crucial opportunity for South Africa to secure its sole berth in the 2026 Women’s FIH Hockey World Cup.
The women’s team enters the tournament as defending champions, having won the last seven consecutive editions, and the objective in 2025 is to extend this remarkable streak to eight, and to solidify their position as Africa’s sole representative at the 2026 Women’s FIH Hockey World Cup.
The tournament will be played as a round-robin competition from 11 to 17 October, featuring the five African qualifiers, and will culminate in medal matches on 18 October, with the women’s champion emerging victorious and securing the direct World Cup spot.
The South African women’s squad was officially announced in August 2025, comprising a diverse mix of seasoned campaigners and emerging talent.
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Notably, three players, Ane’ Janse van Vuuren, Caylin Maree, and Jeanri Thomas, will earn their first caps at the international level, adding to the excitement and anticipation surrounding the tournament.
Nine members of the Paris 2024 Olympic side have been retained, providing continuity and stability at the top end of the squad.
This combination of experience and emerging talent ensures that South Africa remains a formidable force in the women’s hockey world.
Nations Contesting the African Cup of Nations 2025
South Africa (Defending champions)
Ghana
Kenya
Nigeria
Egypt
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, 10h00: Ghana vs Nigeria
Sun 12 Oct, 16h00: South Africa vs Egypt
Tue 14 Oct, 12h00: Ghana vs South Africa
Tue 14 Oct, 16h00: Egypt vs Kenya
Wed 15 Oct, 10h00: Kenya vs South Africa
Wed 15 Oct, 12h00: Nigeria vs 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 Women’s Hockey Team for the African Cup of Nations 2025 (Name, Caps)
Ané Janse van Vuuren 0
Jeanri Thomas 0
Ongeziwe Mali 43
Cailynn den Bakker 20
Kayla de Waal 33
Onthatile Zulu 69
Caylin Maree 0
Lerato Mahole 15
Quanita Bobbs 185
Edith Molikoe 47
Marlise van Tonder 41
Stephanie Botha 43
Hannah Pearce 54
Morgan de Jager 3
Taheera Augousti 34
Jean-Leigh du Toit 39
Ntsopa Mokoena 39
Tegan Fourie 23
Original Copy: SA Hockey, with editing by gsport
Main Photo Caption: South African Hockey has announced its goal for the women’s national team to win an eighth consecutive Africa Cup of Nations title at the 9th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Ismailia, Egypt, from October 11 to 18, 2025. All Photos: Jan van Zyl
Photo 2 Caption: The ACN doubles as the continental qualifying event for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, making it a crucial tournament to secure Africa’s sole berth in the 2026 Women’s FIH Hockey World Cup.
