The South African Women’s Hockey team has been named for the 9th African Cup of Nations, taking place in Ismailia, Egypt, from 11 to 18 October, 2025.
The winner of the tournament will secure Africa’s sole qualification spot for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands.
South Africa will arrive in Egypt as defending champions, having lifted the trophy in the last seven consecutive editions of the tournament.
The team will be aiming to extend their dominance on the continental stage and claim an historic eighth straight title.
“We know the stakes, the African title and a place at the World Cup, and we’re ready to embrace the challenge.”
South African Women’s Hockey Head Coach, Inky Zondi
There are three players earning their debut caps for South Africa after impressing at the recently concluded IPT in Cape Town.
Ané Janse van Vuuren, Caylin Maree and Jeanri Thomas will all start their international journey. While nine members of the squad that did battle at the Olympic Games in Paris are retained.
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Head coach Inky Zondi has selected a balanced and experienced squad, blending seasoned internationals with exciting emerging talent.
Speaking on the announcement, Zondi expressed confidence in the team’s preparations and hunger for success: “This group has the talent, the experience, and the drive to compete at the highest level.”
The South African Women’s Hockey team will open their campaign on 11 October, with the final scheduled for 18 October. Further details will be shared once released by African Hockey.
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: With a massive 185 caps for South Africa, Quanita Bobbs will be one of head coach Inky Zondi’s key playmakers as South Africa set out to defend their continental crown and qualify for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands. In this Paris 2024 file photo, Bobbs celebrates her goal Argentina at the Stade Yves-du-Manoir in Paris, France, on Monday 29 July, 2024. Photo: Roger Sedres/TeamSA
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