SA men’s indoor hockey team nets a spot in world cup

SOUTH Africa men’s indoor hockey team reigned supreme at the Indoor Africa Cup held at Thomas More College. The SA women’s team lost to Namibia in the finals.

The two teams secured their places at the Indoor Hockey World Cup in Belgium next year after an intense three days of hockey competition.

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After watching a repeat of the 2017 result, the two men’s side took to the court to renew their own battle and it could not have started better for Namibia than taking the lead in the 12th minute through Fagen Hansen.

However, the South African teamer pulled level through the younger Cassiem Mustapha on the verge of half-time and then turned the temperature up a degree in the third chukka with a quick double from Chad Futcher, the player of the match in the final, and skipper Jethro Eustice.

Namibia never backed down and although they searched gainfully for a way back into the game, their hopes were distinguished with a Chad Futcher second goal. South Africa confirmed their fifth attendance at the Indoor Hockey World Cup.

Captain of South Africa men, Jethro Eustice said he was so excited, “We have put a long process together with this group over the past year and a half. It was not easy, Namibia put up a good fight but now we can’t wait to build up for the World Cup.

“We have an exceptionally talented group but we have to challenge the world now. We had an exciting programme that challenged Africa, now we challenge the world,” said Eustice.

Namibia women’s team captain and stalwart midfielder Magreth Mengo said the team felt fantastic, amazing and blessed.

“I do not really have the words. We sorted out our defensive team and worked hard together. We helped each other and we had each other’s back. Belgium here we come. We are representing Africa, so watch out, here we come. Namibia is representing Africa at world level,” she said.

Final Results (Women)
Namibia 2 – 0 South Africa
Top Goal scorer: Tegan Fourie (South Africa)
Goalkeeper of the Tournament: Petro Stoffberg (Namibia)
Player of the Tournament: Petro Stoffberg

Final Results (Men)
Namibia 1 – 4 South Africa
Top Goalscorer:
Fagen Hansen (Namibia)
Goalkeeper of the Tournament: Bongamusa Mngoma (South Africa)
Player of the Tournament: Dayaan Cassiem (South Africa)

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