Category: African Hockey Federation

AHF: Women’s Hockey at the Olympic Games: A statistical rewind

Women’s hockey has been a permanent feature at the Summer Olympic Games since the Olympic Games Moscow 1980. In the 11 editions of the games starting from 1980, women’s hockey has been played at each event, and produced incredible moments on the pitch, with 6 different nations having claimed the gold medal across the competition’s […]

AHF: FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup Spain 2023/24: what the captains and coaches had to say!

With just one day to go for the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup Spain 2023/24, the players and coaches of all teams have spoken to express their expectations. Canada – Sheldon Rostron, Head Coach “As a team we are excited to face some of the best at the Nations Cup in Terrassa, Spain. We are […]

AHF: Namibia Upsets South Africa to Claim Indoor Hockey Men’s African Cup

The South African Indoor Hockey Men, backed by Tops at SPAR, aimed to reaffirm their dominance in African hockey as they sought to retain their title as African Champions. Although both teams had already qualified for the Indoor World Cup in Croatia, pride was still very much at stake, creating a tense atmosphere. The opening […]

AHF: SPAR South Africa Indoor Hockey Women Secure World Cup Qualification with Dominant Victory Over Zimbabwe

Swakopmund – The SPAR South Africa Indoor Hockey Women’s team clinched their place at the 2025 FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup in Croatia with a resounding 14-0 victory over Zimbabwe on the final day of pool action. Knowing a draw would suffice for qualification, the South African team left no room for doubt with a […]

AHF: Yves-du-Manoir Stadium: A century long legacy of Olympic excellence

Lausanne, Switzerland: In the heart of Colombes, a serene suburb of Paris, stands the majestic Yves-du-Manoir Stadium, a beacon of sporting heritage and excellence. As the countdown to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris gains momentum, this historic arena prepares to once again witness the electrifying spectacle of hockey, echoing the spirit of its illustrious past. […]

AHF: Technical Panel & Fixtures: Indoor Africa Cup [IAC] 2024 (M&W) | Swakopmund, Namibia (23-26 May 2024)

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AHF: Indoor Africa Cup [IAC] 2024 (M&W) Logo revealed

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AHF: Join and play, on first ever “International Hockey Day”!

Lausanne, Switzerland: As part of its 100-year anniversary celebrations, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) will launch the first ever “International Hockey Day” on 13-14 April 2024. This year, dates have been chosen to coincide with the week of the “100 days to go” milestone (happening on 17 April) until the start of the Olympic Games […]

AHF: Hockey, a global force for social change, development and inclusion

Lausanne, Switzerland: Every year, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) is very proud to support the promotion of the UN International Day of Sport for Development and Peace – taking place on 6 April -which is an annual celebration of the power of sport to drive social change, community development and to foster peace and understanding. […]

AHF: African Games: Ghana’s Black Sticks, Egypt clash for gold medal

Egyptian player Ahmed Elganaini’s solitary strike in the third quarter handed Ghana’s national hockey team, Black Sticks, their first loss in the 13th African Games in Accra. Despite the 0 – 1 loss at the Theodosia Okoh Stadium yesterday, the Ghanaian side will meet their Egyptian rivals in the men’s hockey final tomorrow afternoon (push-off […]