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Association | South African Hockey Association | ||
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Confederation | AfHF (Africa) | ||
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Youth Olympic Games | |||
Appearances | 1 (first in 2014) | ||
Best result | 4th (2014) | ||
African Youth Games | |||
Appearances | 1 (first in 2014) | ||
Best result | 1st (2014) |
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The squad was announced on 27 June 2018. [4]
Head coach: Sihle Ntuli
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