Opening Ceremony | ACCC 35th Men & 26th Women Editions. The tournaments feature 10 Men and 10 Women clubs from Egypt 🇪🇬 Ghana 🇬🇭 Kenya 🇰🇪 Nigeria 🇳🇬 Uganda 🇺🇬 – #ACCC #AfricaHockeyNews #HockeyInvites
ACCC 35th Men & 26th Women Editions | Day 1 results
FIH creates dedicated website page for athletes
30 Jan, 2025 Lausanne, Switzerland: As part of its Empowerment and Engagement Strategy, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) is glad to inform all hockey athletes around the world that a page specifically dedicated to them is now available on its website, FIH.hockey. The Athletes’ Corner includes a wide range of useful information for athletes on topics such as athlete welfare, mental health, career development, safeguarding, anti-doping, prevention of match manipulation, statistics, access to photos and a link to Athlete365, the official community for elite Athletes and Olympians. An introduction to the FIH Athletes Committee is also available. It reflects FIH’s ongoing commitment to supporting athletes, ensuring they have the tools needed to succeed and thrive. FIH President Tayyab Ikram said: “Athletes are at the centre of everything FIH does. Not only do we have to provide them with the best playing field for them to excel on the pitch, but we also have a duty to support them off the pitch and listen to their challenges, concerns and ideas. The Athletes’ Corner portal has been tailored for this, precisely. I can only encourage all athletes to make full use of this relevant resource and to initiate constructive feedback and debate that will help us in our permanent quest to grow the game.” The portal will be continuously enriched with new content and will urge athletes to express their opinions in order to make it a very interactive platform. It is a major tool to empower and engage with athletes the way forward. #MadeForHockey
SA Indoor Hockey Teams Set for Indoor World Cup Challenge
South African Hockey proudly bid farewell to the SA Indoor Men’s and Women’s teams as they embark on their journey to the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup. The official send-off event took place at Southern Sun, marking the final step before the teams take on the world’s best in their quest for glory. The event was attended by key figures in South African sport, including SASCOC President Barry Hendricks, who extended his well wishes to the teams. “Competing at a World Cup is a great honour, and we have full confidence that these players will make South Africa proud,” said Hendricks. SA Hockey Vice President Lwandi Simelane expressed gratitude to the sponsors who have made this campaign possible and encouraged the teams to embrace the opportunity ahead. “Our teams stand on the shoulders of those who believe in South African hockey, and we thank our partners for ensuring our players can compete on the global stage. Now, it’s time for the teams to embrace the moment and make history,” said Simelane. With the tournament fast approaching, team captains Dayaan Cassiem (Men) and Jamie Southgate (Women) reaffirmed their commitment to giving their all for their country. “We are ready to shine, to compete with pride, and to showcase the best of South African indoor hockey,” said Cassiem. Southgate echoed his sentiments, emphasizing the unity and determination within both squads. South African Hockey extends its appreciation to PSI Franchise Quaggas for their generous support in making the send-off event a success. The FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup presents an opportunity for South Africa’s best to showcase their talent, compete against the world’s elite, and continue the proud tradition of excellence in the sport. With the nation behind them, the SA Indoor teams are ready to take on the challenge. Pictures – Karl Seebach Source: sahockey.co.za | Date: January 29, 2025
Kenyan sides chase elusive African hockey title
Kenya’s representatives at this year’s Africa Cup for Club Champions (ACCC), set to take place at the Youth City Hockey Stadium in Port Said, Egypt, will have to be at their best if they are to claim the elusive men’s and women’s titles. The last time a Kenyan team won the women’s title was in 2018 when Blazers (formerly Telkom) triumphed in Abuja, Nigeria. For the men, the last Kenyan champions were the now-defunct Armed Forces, who secured the trophy in 1988 in Namibia. The 2025 edition, running from January 30 to February 7, will feature 11 men’s teams and 10 women’s teams. Sharkia (men) of Egypt and Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) are favourites to retain their men and women’s titles they won at the last year’s edition in Blantyre, Malawi. Sharkia and GRA had also won in 2022 in Nairobi. Kenya will be represented by the KHU Premier League champions and last year’s ACCC silver medallists, Western Jaguars, along with United States International University Africa (USIU- A) and Sikh Union in the men’s category. In the women’s competition, Mombasa Sports Club (MSC) and USIU A will fly the country’s flag. Sikh Union, USIU men and women, and Jaguars were due to fly out to Egypt Tuesday night. Jaguars, who were runners-up in the 2024 ACCC, will be looking to go one better this year. They came close to upsetting defending champions Sharkia in the final, but lost 4-2. With the league title under their belt, they are confident and will draw on their experience from previous ACCC campaigns. USIU men, making their debut in the competition, could be the surprise package, with their strong team cohesion from the league season. Sikh Union, however, may face challenges with their more individualistic style of play. In the women’s category, MSC could face an uphill battle as newcomers to the tournament, possibly succumbing to stage fright. However, USIU A, like their male counterparts, might defy expectations, given their solid team unity and prior participation in the 2018 edition in Nigeria. In the men’s category, Egypt will field four teams: Sharkia, Aircraft Factory Club, Port Fouad, and Zamalek. Nigeria will have Niger Flickers, Police Machine, and Kada Stars. Source: Nation.Africa | Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025
