2024 Women's Hockey Junior Africa Cup

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2024 Women's Junior Africa Cup
2024 Hockey Junior Africa Cup.jpeg
Tournament details
Host countryNamibia
City Windhoek
Dates18–25 April 2025
Teams6 (from 1 confederation)
Venue(s) Windhoek High School
Final positions
ChampionsFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa (8th title)
Runner-upFlag of Namibia.svg  Namibia
Third placeFlag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe
Tournament statistics
Matches played17
Goals scored97 (5.71 per match)
Top scorer(s) Flag of South Africa.svg Caylin Maree (10 goals)
Best player Flag of South Africa.svg Ntsopa Mokoena
Best goalkeeper Flag of Namibia.svg Jasmine Cartwright
Fair play awardFlag of Kenya.svg  Kenya [1]
2023 (previous)(next) 2026

The 2024 Women's Hockey Junior Africa Cup was the tenth edition of the Women's Junior Africa Cup, the women's international under-21 field hockey championship of Africa, organized by the African Hockey Federation. It was held alongside the men's tournament at Windhoek High School in Windhoek, Namibia from 18 to 25 April 2025. [2] [3]

Contents

The tournament served as a direct qualifier for the 2025 Junior World Cup, with the top three teams. [4]

The defending champions South Africa won their eighth title after defeating the hosts Namibia 5–0 in the final. [5] [6] [7]

Qualified teams

The following teams have qualified for the tournament. [8] Ghana withdrew from the tournament due to financial challenges. [9]

Flag of Ghana.svg  Ghana

Head Coach: Rose Mbulo

  1. Rebecca Nasambu (GK)
  2. Marione Wekesa
  3. Velma Otieno
  4. Mitchelle Sawanga
  5. Wendy Nyongesa
  6. Munira Magumba
  7. Daughty Ranga (C)
  8. Millicent Abukuse
  9. Dorah Jokeyo
  10. Joyline Jeptoo
  11. Brenda Mwagandi
  12. Cynthia Auma
  13. Irene Senoi
  14. Lavenda Ong'ayo
  15. Daina Namachanja
  16. Faith Amondi
  17. Abigael Jelagat
  18. Prevon Mukhongo
  19. Sharleen Ouma (GK)

Head Coach: Sedtric Makati

  1. Jasmine Cartwright (GK)
  2. Marlene Coetzee
  3. Azaylee Philander (C)
  4. Tisha Semedo
  5. Onique Bezuidenhout
  6. Abigail Rowles
  7. Marika Neethling
  8. Jessica Gresse
  9. Nicola Fourie
  10. Kyla Gille
  11. Alice Rowles
  12. Anthea Coetzee
  13. Milah Malan
  14. Maryke Kruger
  15. Annica Higgs
  16. Louise McCarthy
  17. Mia Karsten
  18. Anri Jacobs (GK)
  19. Sharleen Ouma (GK)
Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda

Head Coach: Moses Nsereko

  1. Hajirah Namwase (GK)
  2. Winnie Nandi (C)
  3. Stella Nankinga
  4. Daniellah Amara
  5. Irine Atim
  6. Juliet Babirye
  7. Anita Atim
  8. Hildah Balondemu (C)
  9. Jolly Alimo (C)
  10. Pauline Ninsiima
  11. Nelly Temaiya
  12. Juliana Nabatanzi
  13. Ingrid Nabayijja
  14. Noeline Natabo
  15. Destiny Bwengye
  16. Janet Nakato
  17. Rhemah Ahairwe (GK)
Flag of Zambia.svg  Zambia

Head Coach: Godfrey Lwando

  1. Chengelo Chungu (GK)
  2. Natasha Malokota
  3. Selina Banda
  4. Thabita Mwefu (C)
  5. Beatrice Mwale (C)
  6. Anna Phiri
  7. Kaira Naomi
  8. Esnart Soko
  9. Memory Chaya
  10. Rosemary Chanda
  11. Mercy Mutambo
  12. Salome Mwale
  13. Christine Kaluba
  14. Prisca Tagwireyi
  15. Delphister Miyato
  16. Priscilla Chipolepole (GK)
  17. Racheal Nakombe
  18. Tanisha Patel

Head Coach: Bradley Heuer

  1. Tinodiwanashe Elijah  [ Wikidata ] (C)
  2. Mufarowashe Matambo
  3. Amber Tozana
  4. Ruvarashe Mushavi
  5. Nyasha Nyaguze
  6. Stephanie Bwerinofa
  7. Tayla Ellerman
  8. Marilena Fernandes
  9. Hannah Godfrey
  10. Panaka Kambadza
  11. Tanatswa Mukotekwa
  12. Tawana Munyawarara
  13. Chidochashe Munyonga
  14. Mutsawashe Musiyiwa
  15. Jessica Orford
  16. Janelle Wightman
  17. Rebeca Winsor

Results

All times are local (UTC+2).

Standings

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 5500391+3815 Final and
2025 Junior World Cup
2Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia (H)5401257+1812
3Flag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe 53021714+39 Third place match
4Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda 5113315124
5Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya 5023212102
6Flag of Zambia.svg  Zambia 5014441371
Source: FIH
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) matches won; 3) goal difference; 4) goals for; 5) head-to-head result; 6) field goals for. [13]
(H) Hosts

Matches

18 April 2025
09:00
South Africa  Flag of South Africa.svg5–0
Forfeit [note 1]
Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda
Report
Umpires:
Irene Handura (NAM)
Haitham Selim (EGY)
18 April 2025
11:00
Zimbabwe  Flag of Zimbabwe.svg8–1Flag of Zambia.svg  Zambia
Winsor Field hockey ball.svg 4'
Kambadza Field hockey ball.svg 17', 43'
Matambo Field hockey ball.svg 26', 47'
Elijah Field hockey ball.svg 34', 55'
Nyaguze Field hockey ball.svg 54'
Report Malokota Field hockey ball.svg 13'
Umpires:
Fatma Mahmoud (EGY)
Irene Handura (NAM)
18 April 2025
15:00
Kenya  Flag of Kenya.svg0–3Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia
Report Kruger Field hockey ball.svg 19'
Semedo Field hockey ball.svg 41', 47'
Umpires:
Mari-Elize Swart (RSA)
Shahiela Johari (MAS)

19 April 2025
09:00
South Africa  Flag of South Africa.svg19–0Flag of Zambia.svg  Zambia
Maree Field hockey ball.svg 7', 19', 33', 42'
Phume Field hockey ball.svg 9'
Fairon Field hockey ball.svg 14', 60'
Blaauw Field hockey ball.svg 16'
Mokoena Field hockey ball.svg 26', 53'
Isaacs Field hockey ball.svg 32'
Spershott Field hockey ball.svg 33', 39', 51'
Vogel Field hockey ball.svg 49'
De la Rey Field hockey ball.svg 53', 54'
Engelke Field hockey ball.svg 56'
Blows Field hockey ball.svg 57'
Report
Umpires:
Fatma Mahmoud (EGY)
Kenneth Tamale (UGA)
19 April 2025
17:00
Zimbabwe  Flag of Zimbabwe.svg0–6Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia
Report Bezuidenhout Field hockey ball.svg 5', 11'
Karsten Field hockey ball.svg 14', 41'
Kruger Field hockey ball.svg 27'
Neethling Field hockey ball.svg 35'
Umpires:
Mari-Elize Swart (RSA)
Shahiela Johari (MAS)
19 April 2025
19:00
Uganda  Flag of Uganda.svg0–0Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya
Report
Umpires:
Irene Handura (NAM)
Shahiela Johari (MAS)

21 April 2025
09:00
Uganda  Flag of Uganda.svg1–5Flag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe
Natabo Field hockey ball.svg 42' Report Elijah Field hockey ball.svg 7'
Orford Field hockey ball.svg 30'
Tozana Field hockey ball.svg 43'
Munyawarara Field hockey ball.svg 53', 58'
Umpires:
Irene Handura (NAM)
Linah Barasa (KEN)
21 April 2025
15:00
Kenya  Flag of Kenya.svg0–4Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa
Report Isaacs Field hockey ball.svg 2'
Salis Field hockey ball.svg 13'
Maree Field hockey ball.svg 49'
Spershott Field hockey ball.svg 58'
Umpires:
Shahiela Johari (MAS)
Kenneth Tamale (UGA)
21 April 2025
19:00
Namibia  Flag of Namibia.svg11–1Flag of Zambia.svg  Zambia
Philander Field hockey ball.svg 4', 49'
Karsten Field hockey ball.svg 5', 20'
Higgs Field hockey ball.svg 8'
Neethling Field hockey ball.svg 14', 35', 45'
M. Coetzee Field hockey ball.svg 29'
Rowles Field hockey ball.svg 52', 53'
Report Chaya Field hockey ball.svg 57'
Umpires:
Mari-Elize Swart (RSA)
Fatma Mahmoud (EGY)

22 April 2025
09:00
Zimbabwe  Flag of Zimbabwe.svg0–5Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa
Report Salis Field hockey ball.svg 8'
De la Rey Field hockey ball.svg 39'
Maree Field hockey ball.svg 51'
Janse van Vuuren Field hockey ball.svg 52'
Spershott Field hockey ball.svg 54'
Umpires:
Irene Handura (NAM)
Kenneth Tamale (UGA)
22 April 2025
15:00
Zambia  Flag of Zambia.svg1–1Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya
Kaluba Field hockey ball.svg 59' Report Mwagandi Field hockey ball.svg 26'
Umpires:
Shahiela Johari (MAS)
Mari-Elize Swart (RSA)
22 April 2025
19:00
Namibia  Flag of Namibia.svg4–0Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda
Malan Field hockey ball.svg 3'
Kruger Field hockey ball.svg 8'
M. Coetzee Field hockey ball.svg 41'
Neethling Field hockey ball.svg 54'
Report
Umpires:
Fatma Mahmoud (EGY)
Linah Barasa (KEN)

24 April 2025
09:00
Zambia  Flag of Zambia.svg1–2Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda
Mwale Field hockey ball.svg 57' Report Alimo Field hockey ball.svg 3'
Temaiya Field hockey ball.svg 17'
Umpires:
Fatma Mahmoud (EGY)
Irene Handura (NAM)
24 April 2025
13:00
Kenya  Flag of Kenya.svg1–4Flag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe
Namachanja Field hockey ball.svg 18' Report Elijah Field hockey ball.svg 9', 52'
Kambadza Field hockey ball.svg 55'
Orford Field hockey ball.svg 60+'
Umpires:
Mari-Elize Swart (RSA)
Kenneth Tamale (UGA)
24 April 2025
15:00
South Africa  Flag of South Africa.svg6–1Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia
De la Rey Field hockey ball.svg 12', 49'
Mokoena Field hockey ball.svg 24'
Maree Field hockey ball.svg 31', 35'
Isaacs Field hockey ball.svg 38'
Report Karsten Field hockey ball.svg 43'
Umpires:
Shahiela Johari (MAS)
Linah Barasa (KEN)

Classification round

Third and fourth place

25 April 2025
12:15
Zimbabwe  Flag of Zimbabwe.svg6–1Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda
Elijah Field hockey ball.svg 8'
Nyaguze Field hockey ball.svg 23'
Tozana Field hockey ball.svg 29', 50'
Matambo Field hockey ball.svg 40'
Mushavi Field hockey ball.svg 48'
Report Nakato Field hockey ball.svg 59'
Umpires:
Irene Handura (NAM)
Mari-Elize Swart (RSA)

Final

25 April 2025
16:45
South Africa  Flag of South Africa.svg5–0Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia
Maree Field hockey ball.svg 21', 34'
Mokoena Field hockey ball.svg 33', 56'
Blows Field hockey ball.svg 43'
Report
Umpires:
Shahiela Johari (MAS)
Fatma Mahmoud (EGY)

Statistics

Final standings

PosTeamQualification
Gold medal icon.svgFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 2025 Junior World Cup
Silver medal icon.svgFlag of Namibia.svg  Namibia (H)
Bronze medal icon.svgFlag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe
4Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda
5Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya
6Flag of Zambia.svg  Zambia
Source: FIH
(H) Host

Awards

The following awards were given at the conclusion of the tournament. [6] [5] [7]

Top GoalscorerPlayer of the TournamentGoalkeeper of the Tournament
Flag of South Africa.svg Caylin Maree Flag of South Africa.svg Ntsopa Mokoena Flag of Namibia.svg Jasmine Cartwright

Goalscorers

There were 97 goals scored in 17 matches, for an average of 5.71 goals per match.

10 goals

6 goals

5 goals

3 goals

2 goals

1 goal

Source: FIH

See also

Notes

  1. Uganda have a delayed flight arrival, so they are missing their first match with South Africa. [14]

References

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  2. @africanhockeyfederation; (9 November 2024). "Postpone New Date." via Instagram.
  3. "Junior Africa Cup [JAC] 2024 (M&W)". African Hockey Federation. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
  4. "Qualification System for 2025 FIH Junior World Cups" (PDF). fih.hockey. International Hockey Federation . Retrieved 20 June 2024.
  5. 1 2 Chiwanza, C. S. (2025-04-25). "SuperSport Schools Plus | South Africa u21 Women win gold at Junior Africa Cup". SuperSport Schools Plus. Retrieved 2025-04-26.
  6. 1 2 "Junior Africa Cup – Final Recap Windhoek, Namibia". SA Hockey Association. Retrieved 2025-04-26.
  7. 1 2 "South Africa Crowned Champions of Africa Once Again". gsport4girls. 2025-04-26. Retrieved 2025-04-26.
  8. @africanhockeyfederation; (21 February 2025). "8 Men & 7 Women nations confirmed to participate with their U21 squads at the 2024 Junior Africa Cup [JAC 2024] in Windhoek, Namibia 🇳🇦 during the period 18-27 April 2025" via Instagram.
  9. Bediako, Kwame (12 April 2025). "Ghana withdraws from Africa Hockey Cup over financial challenges". gbcghanaonline.com. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
  10. "Kenya hockey union names final squads for 2024 junior Africa Cup in Namibia | MozzartSportKe". www.mozzartsport.co.ke. Retrieved 2025-04-15.
  11. "SA Women's U21 Squad updated for Junior Africa Cup 2025". SA Hockey Association. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
  12. @zimhockey; (10 February 2025). "TEAMS ANNOUNCEMENT!" via Instagram.
  13. "FIH General Tournament Regulations" (PDF). January 2025.
  14. @juniorafricacup24; (18 April 2025). "South Africa records a 5-0 win in the first ladies' match of the Hockey Junior Africa Cup, via a forfeit" via Instagram.