The South African Hockey Association is proud to announce the national women’s squad selected to compete in the inaugural FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup 2, scheduled to take place from 16 to 22 June 2025 in Wałcz, Poland.
This tournament offers a pivotal platform for emerging national teams to showcase their talent on the international stage, with the opportunity to gain promotion to the FIH Nations Cup.
SA Womens Squad – FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2
| Name | Caps | Name | Caps | Name | Caps |
| Aphiwe Dimba | 15 | Hannah Pearce | 49 | Ongeziwe Mali | 38 |
| Cailynn Den Bakker | 15 | Jean-Leigh Du Toit | 34 | Onthatile Zulu | 64 |
| Cerian Fourie | 0 | Kayla De Waal | 28 | Quanita Bobbs | 180 |
| Charné Maddocks | 21 | Lerato Mahole | 10 | Shanna Mendonca | 0 |
| Danielia de Oliveira | 0 | Marlise van Tonder | 36 | Stephanie Botha | 38 |
| Edith Molikoe | 42 | Ntsopa Mokoena | 34 | Tegan Fourie | 18 |
The squad features a blend of seasoned internationals and promising talent. Notably, Paris 2024 Olympians such as Edith Molikoe, Hannah Pearce, Ntsopa Mokoena, Onthatile Zulu, and Ongeziwe Mali bring valuable experience to the team. Additionally, players like Tegan Fourie and Cailynn Den Bakker, who both also featured at the FIH Indoor World Cup alongside Daniella de Oliveira, de Waal and Molikoe.
Under the guidance of Head Coach Inky Zondi, the team aims to leverage this tournament as a stepping stone towards greater achievements on the international stage.
FIH Nations Cup 2 fixtures
16 June – 16:00 – South Africa vs. Uruguay
17 June – 16:00 – South Africa vs. Malaysia
19 June – 1800 – South Africa vs. Poland
21 June – Semi-Finals
22 June – Final
