GALLERY and VIDEOS: SA wins Greenfields African Hockey Championship

The men and women South African national hockey teams walked away as champions of the Greenfields African Hockey Championship on 1 November.

SA women’s team went into the final undefeated and with clean sheets across all of their games.

The women’s competition format followed that of a round robin, this meant SA entered the final game with 15 points while their opposition Ghana, had 13 points.

The game kept spectators on their seats as Ghana defended well against the fierce SA players.

A strong attacking force from SA meant that Ghana did not have a long enough chance to use the ball.

SA women smashed in a final goal to see them being crowned African champions. The final score against Ghana was SA 3–0.

Out here at #hockey . Team @sawomenshockey beats Ghana 3-0 to win the women's title. Continental champions. pic.twitter.com/AMxKWJQ6Qa

— Tracksuit (@ThabisoMosia) November 1, 2015

At 4.30pm SA men ran onto the field to play Egypt.

The two rivals had been greatly anticipating the clash on the Astro.

The first half showed off the skills from both teams as it ended with 0 – 0.

The men marched onto the field undeterred by the goalless first half, soon after, Egypt put in the first goal of the match making the score 1 –0.

The fourth and final chukka saw the most action throughout the game. SA scored a fantastic goal thereby equalling the scores.

https://twitter.com/ElishBholanath/status/660876064454017024

The crowd was literally holding their breath as the score was evened to 2 – 2.

The final moments saw another goal by SA followed by a brilliant goal as the final whistle blew with the final score being 4–2.

SA hockey captain Tim Drummond speaks about his team’s great win.

Well done to @SA_Hockey_Men. African champions.. Great to see you guys doing so well. #AfricanChamps

— David Miller (@DavidMillerSA12) November 2, 2015

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