The Spar South African Indoor Hockey Women got the second edition of the Nkosi Cup off to the perfect start in front of a sell-out crowd at the Wynberg Military Base, emphatically winning their opening tie in Cape Town, on Friday, 13 December, 2024.
The eager crowd were not disappointed as the favourites South Africa overcame their first opposition Ireland 6-2, starting first when Tegan Fourie to put the hosts ahead the early advantage.
Ireland settled quickly and when they won a penalty corner Caroline Spence rocketed the ball home with perfection to level matters.
South Africa re-established the lead when Olympian Kayla de Waal netted superbly. Half time was 2-1 in favour of the hosts.
Malikah Hamza, who recently lost her mother, then struck the first hat-trick of the tournament on her way to a Player of the Match, vote to take the game away from Ireland.
Laylaa Davids also netted while Chloe Brown got a late consolation goal, but the South Africans were well and truly deserving winners.
The tournament features women’s matches between hosts South Africa, Ireland and 2023 Inaugural Nkosi Cup champions, Namibia, and all matches are broadcast live on SuperSport.
Nkosi Cup 2024 Fixtures on Saturday, 14 December
12:45: Namibia vs South Africa
18:30: Ireland vs Namibia
Results on Friday, 13 December, 2024
South Africa 6 – 2 Ireland
Spar South Africa Women’s Indoor Hockey Team
2 Jamie Southgate (C)
6 Daniela de Oliveira
7 Edith Molikoe
8 Cailynn den Bakker
9 Kayla de Waal
14 Tegan Fourie
15 Malikah Hamza
16 Jessica Lardant
17 Laiken Brisset
23 Cheree Greyvenstein (GK)
25 Sarah Paget (GK)
29 Laylaa Davids
Team Manager: Tracey Flowers
Head Coach: A.J. Spieringshoek
Assistant Coach: Shahil Ramdin
Assistant Coach: Bryce West
Original Copy: SA Hockey, with editing by gsport
Main Photo Caption: The Spar SA Indoor Women’s Hockey team sign the national anthem, with hat-trick scorer Malikah Hamza (eyes closed, centre of photo) taking the hosts to an emphatic win in the opening women’s fixture of the 2024 Nkosi Cup at the Wynberg Military Base in Cape Town, South Africa, on Friday, 13 December, 2024. All Photos: Alette Klopper
Photo 2 Caption: Cailynn den Bakker watches her reverse pass in action for SA Indoor Women in their first Nkosi Cup tie against Ireland on Friday.
Photo 3 Caption: SA Indoor captain Jamie Southgate celebrates a goal for the home side in the match against Ireland.
Photo 4 Caption: Daniela de Oliveira’s eyes follow the ball’s trajectory as SA Indoor Women press forward against Ireland.
Photo 5 Caption: Southgate and team gather for a huddle to discuss strategy as the opening fixture draws to a close.
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