The Nkosi Cup was the inaugural of the Nkosi Cup from 15 to 19 December 2023. Hosted at the Wynberg Military Base Stadium.[1]
Namibia were the inaugural World Cup winners, beating South Africa in the final, 4–2.[2][3][4]
Teams
Ireland
- Emma Buckley (GK)
- Kate O'Hogan (GK)
- Sarah Patton
- Laura Graham
- Mikayla Power
- Chloe Brown
- Orla Fox
- Orla Patton (C)
- Milla Fulton
- Jenna McCarlie
- Lily Lloyd
- Katie Kimber
- Petro Stoffberg (GK)
- Jocelle Wessels
- Azaylee Philander
- Sunelle Ludwig
- Kiana-Che Cormack
- Marcia Venter
- Jerrica Bartlett
- Jaime Henckert (GK)
- Gillian Hermanus (C)
- Amber Dercksen
- Taramarie Myburgh
- Jamie Southgate (C)
- Kelsey Swanepoel
- Daniella de Oliveira
- Edith Molikoe
- Cailynn den Bakker
- Kayla de Waal
- Tegan Fourie
- Malikah Hamza
- Jessica Lardant
- Laikén Brisset
- Cheree Greyvenstein (GK)
- Sarah Paget (GK)
- Bonolo Moabi
- Laylaa Davids
Preliminary round
All times are local (All times are local (UTC+2).).
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
| 1 | South Africa | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 10 | +5 | 12 | Final |
| 2 | Namibia | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 6 |
| 3 | Ireland (E) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 16 | −5 | 0 | |
Source:
FIHRules for classification: 1) points; 2) matches won; 3) goal difference; 4) goals for; 5) head-to-head result; 6) field goals for.
[5](E) Eliminated
Final
Statistics
Final standings
Goalscorers
There were 42 goals scored in 7 matches, for an average of 6 goals per match.
12 goals
5 goals
3 goals
2 goals
1 goal
Milla Fulton
Laura Graham
Lily Lloyd
Jenna McCarlie
Orla Patton
Gillian Hermanus
Azaylee Philander
Daniella de Oliveira
Tegan Fourie
Jessica Lardant
Bonolo Moabi
Source: FIH
References