South African Hockey has announced the SA U21 Women’s Training Squad, a group of the brightest young stars in the country who have been invited to the final selection camp scheduled for early September. From this group, the final squad for the FIH Junior Women’s World Cup will be named.
The Junior World Cup, set to take place in Santiago, Chile in December 2025, will mark South Africa’s 9th consecutive appearance at the prestigious tournament. The team secured qualification by winning the Junior Africa Cup, a dominant display that affirmed their status as continental champions.
This remarkable group has also been recognised beyond the turf, having been named a finalist for Team of the Year at the 2025 gsport Awards, highlighting their role in elevating women’s sport in South Africa.
As preparations intensify, the players below will be competing for a place in the final squad that will proudly carry the nation’s flag in Chile.
SA U21 Women’s High Performance Squad
| Name | Province | Name | Province | Name | Province |
| Richelle Norval | WP | Lily-Anne Theron | NG | Manisha Desai | WP |
| Luane’ Janssen | NG | Paris-Gayle Isaacs | SC | Ifeoma Ndubueze | WP |
| Angele Vogel | NG | Akhile Molalane | NW | Germarie Spershott | NW |
| Lane’ Barnard | WP | Hannah Quinton | SC | Talita Madiakgotla-Botha | WP |
| Malikah Hamza | WP | Emily Macquet | NG | Unathi Masondo | WP |
| Baylee Engelke | NG | Jenna Blaauw | WP | Reabetswe Phume | SC |
| Paige Salis | NG | Taheera Augousti | WP | Ane Janse van Vuuren | NW |
| Paige Thomas | WP | Grace Goodwin | WP | Nomsa Mzizi | NW |
| Jodie Blows | WP | Ntsopa Mokoena | NG | Amber Fairon | SG |
| Thabelani Metu | NW | Teshawn De la Rey | NW | Anja Tromp | NG |
| Tara Pakendorf | WP | Tanya Pieterse | WP | Mbali Anthony | WP |
| Solange Jacobs | FS | Leah du Plessis | BOL | Abigail Holderness | EP |
| Jehan Abrahams | WP | Bathobile Masuku | MPU | Olivia Dillon | NG |
| Caprice Bengston | KZN | Nuriyah Bell | NW | Kelly Wilson | NW |
With talent, determination and national pride on display, this group of young women represents the very best of South Africa’s next generation of hockey stars. The final squad announcement, following the September camp, will set the stage for another exciting global journey as Team SA prepares for Chile.
