Hockey SA announces Men’s Hockey Squad for 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup

The Squad blends experience with young talent, spearheaded by captain Dayaan Cassiem, who boasts 99 appearances for the national team with the Mitchells Plain-born forward set to make a century of appearances at the World Cup.

Some of the other experienced players selected are Mustapha Cassiem, Sam Mvimbi and Andrew Hobson. 

The World Cup will also provide a strong test for rookies such as Kenton Melville, Brendan du Toit, Damian Knott and Jared Cass. 

Melville was a star at the recently concluded five-match series against Malaysia which South Africa secured 3-0. In the Proteas 5-2 victory in the final test at Riverside Hockey Club, the 22-year-old scored a hat-trick. 

The Men finished 11th at the 2023 edition of the FIH Hockey World Cup in India…

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South Africa Men’s Hockey 20-Player FIH World Cup Squad:

Andrew Hobson, Ayakha Mthalane, Brendan du Toit, Calvin Davis, Carlon Mentoor, Cullin de Jager, Damian Knott, Dayaan Cassiem, Hans Neethling, Jamie Seale, Jared Cass, Kenton Melville, Luke Wynford, Mustapha Cassiem, Nic Spooner, Sam Mvimbi, Sihle Ngubane, Tevin Kok, Trevor de Lora and Zenani Kraai.

South Africa Men’s Hockey team will open their FIH World Cup campaign against Spain on 16 August 2026.