South Africa Women and Men qualify for FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium and Netherlands 2026
18 Oct, 2025 The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 came to a conclusion today with South Africa men and women winning the titles to claim the gold medal and qualify for the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium and Netherlands 2026! In the women’s competition all five teams played each other in the first round robin […]
South Africa Dominate Egypt to Win African Crown and Seal World Cup Qualification
The South African men’s hockey team produced a performance for the ages to defeat Egypt 5–1 in the final of the 2025 African Hockey Cup of Nations in Ismailia, claiming their eighth continental title and booking their place at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup. It was the seventh consecutive AFCON final between the two […]
South Africa Crowned African Champions Again – Eighth Consecutive Title Secures World Cup Qualification
The South African women’s hockey team reaffirmed their continental dominance with a 4–0 victory over Ghana in the final of the 2025 African Hockey Cup of Nations in Ismailia, claiming their eighth consecutive title and sealing qualification for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup. Facing a familiar rival in Ghana, whom they narrowly defeated 3–2 […]
South Africa Finish Group Stage in Style with Dominant Win Over Nigeria
With their place in Saturday’s African Hockey Cup of Nations final already secured, the South African men’s hockey team produced another commanding performance, defeating Nigeria 8–3 in Ismailia on Thursday to close out the group phase unbeaten and full of confidence ahead of their rematch with Egypt. South Africa made the ideal start when the […]
FIH President Tayyab Ikram attends the African Hockey Federation 25th Ordinary Congress in Ismailia, Egypt
FIH President continues to lead with purpose and passion, engaging directly with hockey communities around the world to strengthen collaboration and shared growth. He shared: “It is a great pleasure to meet with the African Hockey Federation (AfHF) and its member National Associations during the 25th Ordinary Congress in Ismailia, Egypt. This gathering provided an […]
FIH President Holds Open Dialogue with African Hockey National Associations
16 Oct, 2025 A productive evening of dialogue and collaboration took place in Ismailia, Egypt, during the “Meet the FIH President – Empowerment and Engagement” session — a dedicated platform for open exchange between FIH President Mr. Tayyab Ikram, representatives of the African Hockey Federation (AfHF) and all National Associations (NAs) participating in the 25th […]
FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026: Sport Group completes Belfius Hockey Arena turf installation
16 Oct, 2025 The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is delighted to confirm that Sport Group has completed the installation of the turf at the Belfius Hockey Arena – Belgium’s new national hockey stadium, where the overall stadium construction is well advanced. The stadium, in Wavre near Brussels, will feature half of the matches of the […]
Kenyan teams deliver big results in Egypt as Africa Cup of Nations heats up
The Kenyan men will wrap up their group campaign against Zambia in their final fixture. The Kenya men’s and women’s national hockey teams produced impressive performances on Wednesday at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Ismailia, Egypt. The men’s team bounced back from earlier defeats to register their first win of the tournament, […]
South Africa Storm into African Cup of Nations Final with Dominant Win Over Ghana
The South African men’s hockey team sealed their place in the 2025 African Hockey Cup of Nations final in emphatic style, powering to an 11–3 victory over Ghana in Ismailia on Wednesday. After a competitive and physical opening quarter, South Africa gradually took control and delivered a statement performance worthy of defending champions. The early […]
South Africa left frustrated after goalless draw against Kenya
The South African women’s hockey team were left frustrated after being held to a 0–0 draw by Kenya in their third match of the 2025 African Hockey Cup of Nations in Ismailia on Wednesday. Despite enjoying the bulk of possession and creating numerous chances, the South Africans were unable to find a way past a […]