The South African women’s hockey team have reaffirmed their dominance with a 4–nil victory over Ghana in the 2025 African Hockey Cup of Nations final, claiming an eighth consecutive continental title to seal qualification for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, in Ismailia, Egypt, on Saturday, 18 October 2025.
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.
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It was the perfect start for the defending champions, as Jean-Leigh du Toit fired home a blistering drag flick from a penalty corner inside the opening minutes to give her side an early lead.
Barely two minutes later, Kayla de Waal added the finishing touch to a deflected ball in front of goal, doubling the advantage and capping off a dream opening five minutes for the South Africans, before Hannah Pearce hit the back of the box to make it 3-0 in the opening quarter.
South Africa’s dominance continued as they dictated possession, tempo, and territory. Their relentless pressure paid dividends late in the second quarter when a sustained spell of penalty corners eventually saw Du Toit strike from another well-executed set piece, sweeping home her second of the final and extending the lead to 4–0 by halftime.
With a commanding cushion, the second half saw the South Africans continue to control proceedings with trademark composure. Their defensive structure remained impenetrable, while the midfield trio dictated rhythm and tempo.
Despite earning further penalty corners and opportunities, the scoreboard remained unchanged as the clock wound down.
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.
Final Results at the African Cup of Nations 2025
Sat 11 Oct: Kenya 1-0 Nigeria
Sat 11 Oct: Ghana 8-1 Egypt
Sun 12 Oct: Ghana 5-1 Nigeria
Sun 12 Oct: South Africa 10-0 Egypt
Tue 14 Oct: Ghana 2-3 South Africa
Tue 14 Oct: Egypt 0-4 Kenya
Wed 15 Oct: Kenya 0-0 South Africa
Wed 15 Oct: Nigeria 2-0 Egypt
Fri 17 Oct: South Africa 5-0 Nigeria
Fri 17 Oct: Kenya 2-5 Ghana
Sat 18 Oct, Bronze Medal Match: Kenya 1-0 Nigeria
Sat 18 Oct, Gold Medal Match: South Africa 4-0 Ghana
South Africa
1 Morgan de Jager (GK)
4 Stephanie Botha
5 Edith Molikoe
7 Taheera Augousti
10 Onthatile Zulu
12 Ntsopa Mokoena
18 Hannah Pearce
21 Ongeziwe Mali
23 Jean-Leigh du Toit
26 Cailynn den Bakker
27 Kayla de Waal
28 Quanita Bobbs (C)
30 Caylin Maree
31 Marlise van Tonder (GK)
32 Tegan Fourie
34 Ané Janse van Vuuren
35 Lerato Mahole
40 Jeanri Thomas
Ghana
3 Tenenjotop
4 Adwoa Amoah
5 Hagiet Copson
7 Adizatu Sulemana
8 Charity Akoto
9 Jennifer Konadu
11 Lydia Afriyie
14 Mavis Berko (C)
15 Margaret Owusuaa
16 Dorothy Ngissah (GK)
17 Vivian Narkuor
18 Amponsah Osei (GK)
20 Abla Addae
21 Racheal Agyei
22 Martha Sarfoa
25 Asana Gbatti
27 Dede Okine
28 Mercy Ackon
Original Copy: SA Hockey, with editing by gsport
Main Photo Caption: Jean-Leigh du Toit fired home a blistering drag flick from a penalty corner to give the South African women’s hockey team an early lead against Ghana, going on to win the 2025 African Hockey Cup of Nations final 4–nil for an eighth consecutive continental title, to seal 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup qualification, in Ismailia, Egypt, on Saturday, 18 October 2025. All Photos: Jan van Zyl
Photo 2 Caption: Kayla de Waal’s fifth-minute goal doubled the advantage to cap off a dream opening five minutes for the South Africans.
Photo 3 Caption: SA Captain Quanita Bobbs has led her team to another FIH Hockey World Cup qualifying African crown in Egypt on Saturday.
