Six debutants named as South Africa gear up for Kuala Lumpur showdown SA Hockey is proud to announce the SA Men’s squad selected to compete at the 2025 FIH Nations Cup, set to take place at the National Hockey Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 15–21 June 2025. Drawn into Pool A alongside France, Korea, and Wales, South Africa will open their campaign against the Welsh on 15 June. With critical world ranking points up for grabs, the Nations Cup remains an important fixture on the international calendar — and an exciting opportunity for the next generation of South African talent to make their mark. The 18-player squad features six debutants, signalling a new wave of potential emerging through the national ranks. Making their first appearance for the SA Men are Jaydon Brooker, Carlon Mentoor, Jamie Seale, Reuben Sendzul, Marvin Simons, and Angelo Walstroom. Their selection comes off the back of consistent performances and a recent national camp in Pretoria, which included a high-tempo Green vs. Gold exhibition series. Bringing experience to the group are Dan Bell (111 caps) and goalkeeper Gowan Jones (95 caps), who return to anchor a squad with a mix of proven performers and fresh energy. Also returning to the national fold are Matt de Sousa and Trevor de Lora, both of whom bring valuable international experience. Estiaan Kriek returns having represented Kampong in a run to a silver medal finish in the Dutch Hoofdklasse league. South Africa enters the tournament with a proud history in the FIH Nations Cup, having won gold in 2022 and bronze in 2024. With momentum from their Olympic participation and recent form, the squad will look to build on this legacy in Malaysia. SA Hockey Men – FIH Nations Cup 2025 Name Caps Name Caps Name Caps Dan Bell 111 Jaydon Brooker 0 Calvin Davis 6 Trevor de Lora 21 Matthew de Sousa 48 Andrew Hobson 36 Gowan Jones 95 Zenani Kraai 23 Estiaan Kriek 36 Peabo Lembethe 76 Carloon Mentoor 0 Sam Mvimbi 63 Sihle Ngubane 24 Jamie Seale 0 Reuben Sendzul 0 Marvin Simons 0 Jacques van Tonder 32 Angelo Walstroom 0 Broadcast details will be shared in due course, with all match updates, content, and behind-the-scenes coverage available via SA Hockey’s official social media platforms. Source: sahockey.co.za | June 2, 2025

23 May, 2025 The excitement is building in Malaysia as the nation prepares to host the upcoming FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup 2025, a tournament that will bring together top-tier international teams in pursuit of glory and a coveted opportunity to be promoted to the FIH Hockey Pro League, in Kuala Lumpur from 15-21 June 2025. For a country with a deep-rooted hockey tradition and a passionate fan base, hosting the Nations Cup marks yet another proud chapter in Malaysia’s long-standing relationship with the sport. Speaking about the significance of the event, Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) President, Dato’ Sri Subahan Kamal, shared his thoughts: “It is an honour for Malaysia to play host yet again for a prestigious tournament. Though it will be our first Nations Cup tournament as host, we believe every tournament hosted by us escalates excitement among the younger generation and helps promote hockey actively. We are confident this will increase interest in the sport and grow a bigger community of hockey lovers.” The tournament will not only showcase international rivalries but will also serve as a rallying point for Malaysian hockey fans, who will have the chance to cheer on their national team from the stands. For the players, the home support means everything. Team Captain, Muhammad Marhan Mohd Jalil, is eagerly looking forward to leading his team on home soil: “It is an honour to play at our home ground. Seeing and hearing the spectators chanting and supporting us during our matches builds our confidence and strength throughout the competition.” With the team fully focused on putting in a strong performance, expectations are high, and ambitions are clear. “Our goal is to win this tournament. Doing so would be our way of showing appreciation to Malaysian hockey fans for their unwavering support,” said Marhan. The captain also had a heartfelt message for fans ahead of the Nations Cup: “Please come and support us so that we can play with more enthusiasm, knowing that you are behind us every moment of the game.” With a storied history of hosting top tier international hockey tournaments, a hugely passionate fan base, and a team ready to shine on the international stage, Malaysia is set to deliver a memorable edition of the FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup 2025. For more information about the FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup Malaysia 2025, click here. Source: FIH.hockey

16 May, 2025 The countdown has begun! In just one month, from 16 to 22 June 2025, the city of Wałcz, Poland, will host the inaugural edition of the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup 2. This landmark event 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. A New Chapter in Women’s Hockey The FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup 2 serves as a stepping stone for teams aspiring to ascend the international hockey hierarchy. The tournament will feature eight teams: Czechia, France, Italy, Malaysia, Poland, South Africa, Uruguay, and Wales. These teams will compete not only for the title but also for a chance to progress to the FIH Hockey Nations Cup, bringing them closer to the top tier competition: the FIH Hockey Pro League. Tournament Structure and Fixtures The competition is divided into two pools: Pool A: Malaysia, Poland, South Africa, Uruguay Pool B: Czechia, France, Italy, Wales Each team will play round-robin matches within their pool, followed by classification matches, semi-finals, and the final. All-European Pool B matches between Italy vs Wales and France vs Czechia will start us off on 16 June, to be followed by Pool A match featuring South Africa vs. Uruguay, before the final match of opening day between hosts Poland and Malaysia. The pool stage matches will be played on 16, 17 and 19 June, followed by the classification matches and medal matches on the 21 and 22 June. The winning team from the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup 2 Poland 2025 will be promoted to the FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2026, offering them a further pathway towards promotion to the FIH Hockey Pro League, the league of the best! Wałcz: Inaugural Hosts Wałcz, known for its rich sporting culture and scenic beauty, is set to provide a vibrant backdrop for this historic tournament. Hosting the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup 2 marks a significant milestone for the city, highlighting its growing presence in international hockey. Rafał Grotwski, President of the Polish Hockey Association said, “We are extremely pleased with the confidence FIH has placed in us. This is extremely important to us in our strategy for the development of women’s hockey in our country. 2025 is the year in which we invest in the development of women’s hockey and the opportunity to host teams in Poland from around the world will undoubtedly contribute to the spread of our sport.” Stay Connected Fans can follow all the action, including live scores, match updates, and news, on the official FIH website:FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup 2 Poland 2024-25. Exciting news coming soon about your favourite LIVE HOCKEY streaming platform! Stay tuned for more. As the countdown continues, the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup 2 promises a week of high-intensity hockey, national pride, and the pursuit of excellence. Source: FIH.hockey

15 May, 2025 With just one month remaining, the excitement is building for the third edition of the FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup, set to take place from 15 to 21 June 2025 at the National Hockey Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This prestigious tournament offers a golden opportunity for strongest hockey nations outside the FIH Hockey Pro League to compete against each other, with the winner getting the opportunity to gain promotion for the 2025–26 season of the FIH Hockey Pro League. A Global Showdown in Kuala Lumpur The tournament will feature eight formidable teams: France, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, and Wales. Notably, seven of these teams participated in the 2023 Men’s Hockey World Cup, underscoring the high caliber of competition expected in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia, hosting the Nations Cup for the first time, is poised to deliver an exceptional event. Subahan bin Kamal, President of the Malaysian Hockey Confederation, expressed enthusiasm: “We are grateful to FIH for entrusting us to host this amazing event. We believe this tournament will bring the best of world hockey talents to Malaysia” . Tournament Structure and Stakes The Nations Cup serves as a critical pathway for teams aspiring to ascend to the FIH Hockey Pro League. The tournament’s format includes a preliminary round with two pools, followed by classification matches, semi-finals, and the final. The ultimate winner will earn the opportunity to be promoted to the 2025–26 season of the FIH Hockey Pro League. The two pools in Malaysia will be: Pool A: France, Korea, South Africa, Wales Pool B: Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan The action begins on 15 June with all teams in action on opening day as Pool A encounters France vs Korea and South Africa vs. Wales will get us underway. New Zealand will take on Japan in the penultimate match of the opening day before the electric final match of the day that will pit hosts Malaysia against Pakistan! The pool stage matches will be played on 15,16 and 18 June, followed by the classification matches and medal matches on the 20 and 21 June. Since its inception in 2021, the FIH Hockey Nations Cup has been instrumental in providing top-tier competition for teams outside the Pro League. South Africa clinched the inaugural title in 2022, followed by New Zealand’s triumph in 2024. The 2025 edition in Malaysia continues this tradition, offering teams a platform to showcase their prowess on the international stage. Exciting news coming soon about your favourite LIVE HOCKEY streaming platform! Stay tuned for more. As the countdown continues, the FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup Malaysia 2025 promises a week of high-intensity hockey, national pride, and the pursuit of excellence. Source: FIH.hockey

30 Apr, 2025 With the countdown to the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 ticking steadily, the USA’s women’s and men’s national hockey teams took important strides earlier this year at the FIH Hockey Nations Cup and FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2, respectively — showcasing emerging talents, building depth, and sharpening their long-term ambitions. At the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup in Santiago, Chile, the USA women’s team, under the guidance of Head Coach David Passmore, gained valuable experience despite a challenging competition where they finished fourth overall, narrowly missing out on a medal following a 2-1 loss to the hosts in the bronze medal match against hosts Chile. For Passmore, however, the tournament was always about more than immediate results. “This was a perfect opportunity to think longer term,” he said during the event. “We have a strong blend — experienced Olympians and exciting young players — and it’s vital to see how they cope under pressure. LA28 is very much a focus already. If you ignore it, it will come back to bite you later.” Passmore emphasized that with Paris 2024 experience and proof of concept, the team could afford to broaden its horizons — managing veteran players carefully while giving rising stars the opportunity to step up. “This is about building the right mental and physical readiness for the challenge of hosting the Games,” he added. One of the young players embracing that mission is Maddie Zimmer, who spoke about the team’s excitement and camaraderie during the Nations Cup campaign. “This is definitely the first step in a long journey towards LA,” Zimmer said. “It’s really special to know we’ll get to share the Olympics with the hockey world on home soil. We’re all motivated, and events like this help us build connections on and off the field.” Zimmer reflected a sentiment shared across the squad — that while the road to LA28 is long, the foundation is being laid now, through every match and every experience. Meanwhile, at the FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup 2 in Muscat, Oman, the USA men’s team, led by Head Coach Allan Law, also made important strides, eventually finishing fourth after a strong campaign that included a semi-final appearance, finishing just shy of a podium place, after a shootout loss in the bronze medal match. “Our focus is on building our program, with LA as a real marker,” Law said after the tournament. “But it’s also about sustainability — making sure the USA is consistently competing in the top 15 globally, not just peaking for one Olympics.” Allan noted the resilience the team showed, even when facing defensive challenges from opponents like Egypt, Austria and eventual champions Scotland. “These experiences are part of the learning process. It’s about more than one tournament — it’s about preparing ourselves for the pressures and opportunities of playing at an Olympics on home ground.” With clear ambitions, growing depth, and a united sense of purpose, both the USA men’s and women’s teams are steadily building toward what promises to be a historic moment for American hockey at LA28. Source: FIH.hockey