South African Hockey is excited to announce the SA Women’s Hockey squad set to travel to Malaysia for a four-match series – their first international action under new head coach Inky Zondi.
With a massive year ahead, this series is an important step in preparing for the team’s two major targets: securing FIH World Cup qualification at the African Cup of Nations later this year and competing in the FIH Nations Cup 2 in Poland in July, with the goal of earning promotion.
The squad features a strong mix of experience and fresh faces. Paris 2024 Olympians Edith Molikoe, Hannah Pearce, Ntsopa Mokoena, Onthatile Zulu and Ongeziwe Mali bring valuable international experience, while Indoor World Cup stars Tegan Fourie and Cailynn Den Bakker, along with Molikoe, add more firepower to the group.
In line with the team’s commitment to building a broader player base, this tour will also see five players earning their first senior international call-ups: Ane Janse van Vuuren, Baylee Engelke, Cerian Fourie, Tamlyn Kock, Teshawn de la Rey and Shanna Mendonça.
Their inclusion is a reflection of the ongoing effort to grow depth and create more opportunities at the highest level.
With a fresh energy under Zondi’s leadership, this series will provide the squad with a great opportunity to test combinations, fine-tune their approach, and build momentum for a crucial year ahead.
Malaysia vs South Africa International Match Schedule
28 February 2025 – South Africa vs Malaysia
1 March 2025 – South Africa vs Malaysia
3 March 2025 – South Africa vs Malaysia
4 March 2025 – South Africa vs Malaysia
SA Women’s Hockey Squad for the Malaysia Tour
Name (Caps)
Ane Janse van Vuuren (0)
Aphiwe Dimba (15)
Baylee Engelke (0)
Cailynn Den Bakker (15)
Cerian Fourie (0)
Charné Maddocks (21)
Edith Molikoe (42)
Hannah Pearce (49)
Jean-Leigh du Toit (34)
Lerato Mahole (10)
Marlise van Tonder (36)
Morgan de Jager (3)
Ntsopa Mokoena (34)
Ongeziwe Mali (38)
Onthatile Zulu (64)
Shanna Mendonca (0)
Tamlyn Kock (0)
Tegan Fourie (18)
Teshawn de la Rey (0)
Original Copy: SA Hockey, with editing by gsport
Main Photo Caption: With the FIH World Cup qualification at the African Cup of Nations and the Nations Cup 2 in Poland coming up in July, newly appointed SA Hockey coach Inky Zondi takes a strong mix of experience and fresh faces to Malaysia for a 4-Test International. In this file photo, Onthatile Zulu is pictured in action for South Africa against England at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. All File Photos: World Sport Pics via FIH
Photo 2 Caption: Ntsopa Mokoena playing against Zimbabwe in the 2022 Junior Women’s World Cup. With 34 caps, Mokoena is today counted among the team’s senior members.
