{"id":4349,"date":"2025-02-20T14:29:10","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T12:29:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.runridedive.com\/?p=4349"},"modified":"2025-02-20T14:29:10","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T12:29:10","slug":"sa-womens-hockey-team-announced-for-malaysia-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.runridedive.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/20\/sa-womens-hockey-team-announced-for-malaysia-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"SA Womens Hockey Team Announced for Malaysia Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"

SA Women\u2019s Hockey Announce Squad for Malaysia Tour Under New Head Coach Inky Zondi<\/strong><\/p>\n

South African Hockey is excited to announce the SA Women\u2019s Hockey squad set to travel to Malaysia for a four-match series \u2013 their first international action under new head coach Inky Zondi. With a massive year ahead, this series is an important step in preparing for the team\u2019s two major targets: securing FIH World Cup qualification at the African Cup of Nations later this year and competing in the FIH Nations Cup 2 in Poland in July, with the goal of earning promotion.<\/p>\n

The squad features a strong mix of experience and fresh faces. Paris 2024 Olympians Edith Molikoe, Hannah Pearce, Ntsopa Mokoena, Onthatile Zulu and Ongeziwe Mali bring valuable international experience, while Indoor World Cup stars Tegan Fourie and Cailynn den Bakker (along with Edith) add more firepower to the group.<\/p>\n

In line with the team\u2019s commitment to building a broader player base, this tour will also see five players earning their first senior international call-ups: Ane Janse van Vuuren, Baylee Engelke, Cerian Fourie, Tamlyn Kock, Teshawn de la Rey and Shanna Mendon\u00e7a. Their inclusion is a reflection of the ongoing effort to grow depth and create more opportunities at the highest level.<\/p>\n

Match Schedule:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\ud83d\udcc5 28 February 2025<\/strong> \u2013 South Africa vs Malaysia
\n\ud83d\udcc5 1 March 2025<\/strong> \u2013 South Africa vs Malaysia
\n\ud83d\udcc5 3 March 2025<\/strong> \u2013 South Africa vs Malaysia
\n\ud83d\udcc5 4 March 2025<\/strong> \u2013 South Africa vs Malaysia<\/p>\n

With a fresh energy under Zondi\u2019s leadership, this series will provide the squad with a great opportunity to test combinations, fine-tune their approach, and build momentum for a crucial year ahead.<\/p>\n

SA Women\u2019s Hockey Squad for the Malaysia Tour:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Name<\/strong><\/td>\nCaps<\/strong><\/td>\nName<\/strong><\/td>\nCaps<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ane Janse van Vuuren<\/td>\n0<\/strong><\/td>\nMarlise van Tonder<\/td>\n36<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Aphiwe Dimba<\/td>\n15<\/strong><\/td>\nMorgan De Jager<\/td>\n3<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Baylee Engelke<\/td>\n0<\/strong><\/td>\nNtsopa Mokoena<\/td>\n34<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cailynn Den Bakker<\/td>\n15<\/strong><\/td>\nOngeziwe Mali<\/td>\n38<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cerian Fourie<\/td>\n0<\/strong><\/td>\nOnthatile Zulu<\/td>\n64<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Charn\u00e9 Maddocks<\/td>\n21<\/strong><\/td>\nShanna Mendonca<\/td>\n0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Edith Molikoe<\/td>\n42<\/strong><\/td>\nTamlyn Kock<\/td>\n0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hannah Pearce<\/td>\n49<\/strong><\/td>\nTegan Fourie<\/td>\n18<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jean-Leigh Du Toit<\/td>\n34<\/strong><\/td>\nTeshawn de la Rey<\/strong><\/td>\n0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lerato Mahole<\/td>\n10<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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