Double gold for South Africa at Hockey Africa Cup of Nations

South Africa stamped its authority on the continent as both the men’s and women’s national hockey teams struck gold at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

 This double triumph booked their tickets to the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands.

Men's Team Dominates Egypt

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 African giants, who had played out a thrilling 3–3 draw in the group stages.

This time, however, South Africa left no doubt about their supremacy, combining composure, structure, and brilliance in front of goal to secure the biggest winning margin ever recorded in an AFCON men’s final.

When the final whistle blew, it marked a moment of pride and history: South Africa lifting their eighth African title, their seventh straight final triumph over Egypt, and securing qualification for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup.

Women's Team Reaffirms Supremacy

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 during the group stages, South Africa delivered a composed, clinical, and commanding performance when it mattered most.

When the final whistle blew, it signalled yet another golden chapter in South African hockey history: an eighth successive African crown, and a sixth consecutive final triumph over Ghana, underlining the team’s enduring excellence on the continental stage.

The victory also confirms South Africa’s place at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, as they continue to fly the flag proudly for African hockey on the global stage.