Saturday 18 October 2025
Africa Cup of Nations - 2025
Ismailia
All times GMT +3
Men
17 Oct 2025 15:00 KEN v ZAM (RR) 3 - 2
17 Oct 2025 17:00 EGY v GHA (RR) 7 - 3
17 Oct 2025 19:00 RSA v NGR (RR) 8 - 3
18 Oct 2025 13:45 KEN v NGR (3rd/4th) 1 - 3
18 Oct 2025 17:45 RSA v EGY (Final) 5 - 1 (South Africa qualifies for the World Cup)
Pool Standings
Women
17 Oct 2025 11:00 RSA v NGR (RR) 5 - 0
17 Oct 2025 13:00 KEN v GHA (RR) 2 - 5
18 Oct 2025 11:30 KEN v NGR (3/4) 1 - 0
18 Oct 2025 16:00 RSA v GHA (Final) 4 - 0 (South Africa qualifies for the World Cup)
Pool standings
Live Streaming is on the African Hockey Federation's YouTube Channel
FIH Match Centre
South Africa Finish Group Stage in Style with Dominant Win Over Nigeria
With their place in Saturday’s African Hockey Cup of Nations final already secured, the South African men’s hockey team produced another commanding performance, defeating Nigeria 8–3 in Ismailia on Thursday to close out the group phase unbeaten and full of confidence ahead of their rematch with Egypt.
South Africa Cruise Past Nigeria to Book Spot in African Cup of Nations Final
The South African women’s hockey team produced a composed and commanding display to defeat Nigeria 5–0 in their final group stage match at the 2025 African Hockey Cup of Nations in Ismailia, sealing their place in Sunday’s final and taking another step toward qualification for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup.
SA Women’s hockey team cruises into African Cup of Nations final with win over Nigeria
Rowan Callaghan
Caylin Maree scored her first senior international goal for the SA Women in the 5-0 victory over Nigeria that booked their place in Sunday's final at the African Hockey Cup of Nations in Ismailia, Egypt, Image: Jan van Zyl
A five-star performance from the South African women’s hockey team proved too hot for Nigeria to handle in their final group stage match at the 2025 African Hockey Cup of Nations in Ismailia, Egypt, on Friday, as they joined the men in Sunday’s final and took another step closer to qualification for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup.
2025 Sultan of Johor Cup
Johor, Malaysia
17 Oct 2025 16:05 IND v MAS (RR) 2 - 1
17 Oct 2025 18:15 NZL v GBR (RR) 2 - 2
17 Oct 2025 20:35 PAK v AUS (RR) 3 - 3
18 Oct 2025 15:35 MAS v NZL (5th/6th Place) 5 - 3
18 Oct 2025 18:15 GBR v PAK (3rd/4th Place) 3 - 2
18 Oct 2025 20:35 AUS v IND (Final) 2 - 1
Pool standings
Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 – Live Coverage
India Progress to the Final of the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 After Win Against Malaysia
India opened the scoring through Gurjot Singh (22’), while Sourabh Anand Kushwaha (48’) scored the winner
Johor, Malaysia: The Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team produced a fine performance, as they defeated Malaysia 2-1 in their final pool-stage match of the ongoing Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 in Johor, Malaysia. The win takes India into the final of the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025, where they will face Australia. Against Malaysia, India opened the scoring through Gurjot Singh (22’), while Sourabh Anand Kushwaha (48’) scored the winner. For Malaysia Naaveenesh Panicker (43’) found the back of the net.
Malaysia lose to India, fail to achieve SoJC target
By Aftar Singh
Malaysia’s Harris Osman (second from right) in action against India during Friday’s Sultan of Johor Cup match at Taman Daya Stadium in Johor. - BERNAMA PIC
KUALA LUMPUR: The national junior team will play New Zealand in the fifth-sixth classification match on Saturday after losing 2-1 to India in their final round-robin Sultan of Johor Cup (SoJC) game on Friday.
India reaches Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 final with victory over Malaysia
India confirmed its spot in the final against Australia with a 2-1 victory as it held off a Malaysian fightback.
India defeated Malaysia 2-1 in the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement
India defeated hosts Malaysia 2-1 in its last group game to progress to the final of the Sultan of Johor Cup junior men’s hockey tournament here on Friday.
Final-bound Australia deprive Pakistan of consolation win
Pakistan to face Great Britain for third-place finish on Saturday
Pakistan players celebrate scoring their third goal during their Sultan of Johor Cup match against Australia at the Taman Daya Stadium in Johor Bahru on October 17, 2025. — Livestream/screengrab
JOHOR BAHRU: The Pakistan junior hockey team bowed out of the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 after being held for a 3-3 draw by Australia here at the Taman Daya Stadium on Friday.
Pakistan hold Australia 3-3 but miss out on Sultan of Johor Cup final
LAHORE - Pakistan’s junior hockey team ended their Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 campaign with a 3-3 draw against unbeaten Australia at the Taman Daya Stadium on Friday, missing out on a chance to register a consolation win in their final league-stage fixture.
Central American Games 2025 Guatemala (Senior Hockey5s)
Ciudad de Guatemala
All Times GMT -6
Men
17 Oct 2025 09:00 GUA v NCA (Pool 1) 3 - 1
17 Oct 2025 10:00 PAN v HON (Pool 1) 6 - 0
17 Oct 2025 12:00 CRC v ESA (Pool 1) 2 - 2
17 Oct 2025 14:00 GUA v HON (Pool 1) 12 - 0
Pool standings
Women
17 Oct 2025 11:00 CRC v NCA (Pool 1) 3 - 1
17 Oct 2025 13:00 PAN v ESA (Pool 1) 1 - 1
17 Oct 2025 15:00 GUA v NCA (Pool 1) 8 - 0
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
ABN AMRO EHL FINALS tickets and match schedule release
Tickets are now on sale for the ABN AMRO Euro Hockey League FINALS with the match schedule for next Easter’s festival at HC ’s-Hertogenbosch confirmed for April 1st to 6th 2026.
Railway Union Draw Scottish Newcomers Watsonian HC in Euro Hockey League Final 12
Following their impressive EY Champions Trophy win, Railway Union’s Euro Hockey League Final 12 opponents have been confirmed as Scottish newcomers Watsonian Hockey Club.
What you need to know about men's match round 7
Ramon Min
This weekend sees the completion of match round 7 in the Tulp Hoofdklasse Men's competition, which includes the top matches Bloemendaal - Oranje-Rood and Rotterdam-Den Bosch. Read all the facts and figures about the six matches here.
Perth Thundersticks v Canberra Chill: Match Day FAQs
The Perth Thundersticks’ first double-header at home for the 2025 One Active Hockey One season is here! WA’s elite men and women are set to take on Canberra Chill on Sunday 19 October at Perth Hockey Stadium at Curtin University.
EHL Premier Division Preview | Week Five
Photo Credit: Chris Tagg
Women's Premier Division front runners, Hampstead & Westminster, travel to fourth-placed Loughborough Students looking for a fifth successive win. The stats would suggest goals may be at a premium as Hampstead conceded their first goal only last weekend and it has been almost 200 minutes since Loughborough’s defence was breached.
NCAA Division 1 results - 17 October 2025
USA Field Hockey Announces 2025-26 U-16 & U-19 NITQ Site Assignments
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - USA Field Hockey has officially released the site assignments for the 2025-26 U-16 and U-19 Girls National Indoor Tournament Qualifiers (NITQ). Sites will host up to 24 teams in tournaments across the country for a chance to qualify for the 2026 National Indoor Tournament (NIT).
Friday 17 October 2025
Africa Cup of Nations - 2025
Ismailia
All times GMT +3
Men
16 Oct 2025 Wais a rest day
17 Oct 2025 15:00 KEN v ZAM (RR) 3 - 2
17 Oct 2025 17:00 EGY v GHA (RR) 7 - 3
17 Oct 2025 19:00 RSA v NGR (RR) 8 - 3
18 Oct 2025 13:45 KEN v NGR (3rd/4th)
18 Oct 2025 17:45 RSA v EGY (Final)
Pool Standings
Women
16 Oct 2025 Wais a rest day
17 Oct 2025 11:00 RSA v NGR (RR) 5 - 0
17 Oct 2025 13:00 KEN v GHA (RR) 2 - 5
18 Oct 2025 11:30 KEN v NGR (3/4)
18 Oct 2025 16:00 RSA v GHA (Final)
Pool standings
Live Streaming is on the African Hockey Federation's YouTube Channel
FIH Match Centre
FIH President Tayyab Ikram attends the African Hockey Federation 25th Ordinary Congress in Ismailia, Egypt
FIH President continues to lead with purpose and passion, engaging directly with hockey communities around the world to strengthen collaboration and shared growth.
FIH President Holds Open Dialogue with African Hockey National Associations
A productive evening of dialogue and collaboration took place in Ismailia, Egypt, during the “Meet the FIH President – Empowerment and Engagement” session — a dedicated platform for open exchange between FIH President Mr. Tayyab Ikram, representatives of the African Hockey Federation (AfHF) and all National Associations (NAs) participating in the 25th Ordinary Congress of the African Hockey Federation.
2025 Sultan of Johor Cup
Johor, Malaysia
16 Oct 2025 was a rest day
17 Oct 2025 16:05 IND v MAS (RR) 2 - 1
17 Oct 2025 18:15 NZL v GBR (RR) 2 - 2
17 Oct 2025 20:35 PAK v AUS (RR) 3 - 3
18 Oct 2025 15:35 MAS v NZL (5th/6th Place)
18 Oct 2025 18:15 GBR v PAK (3rd/4th Place)
18 Oct 2025 20:35 AUS v IND (Final)
Pool standings
Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 – Live Coverage
India’s U-21 hockey team exchanges high-fives and smiles with Pakistan’s team in sharp contrast to Indian Men’s and Women’s cricket teams
As cricket reels from Indian Men and Women's no-handshake approaches to Pakistan, India’s U-21 hockey team extended warm high-fives to Pakistan players — renewing the debate on sporting spirit across disciplines.
The Sultan of Johor Cup logo with Indian and Pakistani flags, representing the international junior hockey tournament in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
From tension to sportsmanship: a tale of two rivalries
Central Asia Championship Tashkent 2025
Tashkent (UZB)
All times GMT +5
Men
16 Oct 2025 10:30 KGZ v KAZ (One Pool) 0 - 40
16 Oct 2025 15:00 HKG v TJK (One Pool) 15 - 0
17 Oct 2025 12:45 KAZ v UZB (One Pool) 5 - 4
Pool standings
Women
16 Oct 2025 12:45 KGZ v INA (One Pool) 0 - 45
17 Oct 2025 10:30 KAZ v TJK (One Pool) 13 - 0
17 Oct 2025 15:00 INA v UZB (One Pool) 4 - 0
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
SA U21 Men’s Squad Named for FIH Junior World Cup 2025
South African Hockey is proud to announce the U21 Men’s squad that will represent the country at the 2025 FIH Junior World Cup in India.
Bradley Announces 2025 FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup Roster
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – U.S. U-21 Women’s National Team Head Coach Ange Bradley has named the 18-athlete roster, plus two traveling reserves and three standby athletes, for the upcoming 2025 FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup (JWC). The team secured qualification last July by finishing second at the 2024 Junior Pan American Championship (JPAC) in Surrey, Canada.
GOAL Global and Hockey Ireland Launch New Partnership to Drive Global Impact and Youth Empowerment
The Hockey Ireland Under 21 Men’s team will become champions of progress through GOAL’s dedicated humanitarian aid work
Dublin: GOAL Global and Hockey Ireland are proud to announce an exciting new partnership designed towards empowering young hockey players, amplifying GOAL’S life-saving humanitarian efforts, and creating meaningful, lasting change in vulnerable communities around the world.
Iconic hockey brand Kookaburra locks in long-term hockey partnership
Hockey Australia is proud to announce that iconic sporting goods brand Kookaburra Sport has extended its long-standing partnership through to the end of 2027, reaffirming its commitment to the growth and success of hockey across all levels in Australia.
Top scorers: lightning start for Struan Walker at Oranje-Rood
Ramon Min
After six match rounds in the Tulp Hoofdklasse Women, Amsterdam attacker Trijntje Beljaars is the surprising new top scorer. In the men's league, Struan Walker (Oranje-Rood) and Joep Troost (Pinoké) have started the hunt for top scorer Boris Burkhardt.
Round Two Preview: Fire’s season launch, Melbourne homecoming and capital clashes
Round One delivered everything – comebacks, rivalries and statement wins — and the ONE Active Hockey One League 2025 season rolls on with the stakes rising even further.
Everything you need to know about HC Melbourne’s first Home Game
Hockey Club Melbourne are set to battle with Adelaide Fire in our first home match of the One Active Hockey One season this Friday 17th October at the State Netball Hockey Centre!
Miki Spano: Living Life a Quarter Mile at a Time
By Adam Clifford
In the Fast & Furious films, Dominic Toretto’s mantra is simple: “I don’t have friends. I got family.” For Adelaide Fire forward and former Hockeyroo Miki Spano, that line could just as easily be stitched into her playing kit. Her career has been fuelled by speed, resilience, but above all, family. Her Greek and Italian roots have shaped her, including her siblings that toughened her up in the backyard battles that broke windows and lights across suburban Adelaide.
How Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers excelled in their first hockey league season
With 2024-25 marking the franchise debut for Bengal Tigers, the men’s team winning gold and women’s team securing bronze were huge starting successes.
by Shail Desai
At the 2024 Hockey India League (HIL) auction, Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers landed a coup when they signed two talented penalty corner specialists in Rupinder Pal Singh and Jugraj Singh.
College Games to Watch: October 17 to 22
by Caroline Pease, USA Field Hockey's College Content Intern
A selection of NCAA college game to keep an eye on in the coming week.
NCAA Division 1 fixtures - 17 October 2025