{"id":85505,"date":"2025-10-23T10:19:37","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T08:19:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=85505"},"modified":"2025-10-23T10:19:37","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T08:19:37","slug":"sa-u17-teams-and-fixtures-for-the-2025-dato-mirnawan-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=85505","title":{"rendered":"SA u17 teams and fixtures for the 2025 Dato Mirnawan Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The fourth edition of the Dato Mirnawan Cup kicks off on 1 November in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The South African<\/strong> national u17 <\/span>boys\u2019<\/span> and <\/span>girls\u2019<\/span> hockey teams will go in search of their maiden titles at the<\/span>\u00a0Dato Mirnawan u17 Cup<\/strong> in Malaysia early next month.<\/span><\/p>\n

It’s the fourth edition of the annual tournament, and it runs from 1 to 10 November in Kuala Lumpur<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span>South African teams have been part of the event since 2023.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Last year, the <\/span>boys’<\/span>\u00a0side finished in fifth place<\/a><\/strong>, while the girls<\/span> clinched fourth after losing 3-4 against South Korea<\/a><\/strong> in the bronze medal showdown.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 2023, the South African boys finished as the runner-up<\/strong><\/a>, while the girls placed fourth.<\/p>\n

Twelve months later, the squads are almost completely different.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For a third year in succession, the <\/span>boys’<\/span>\u00a018-player squad will be coached Justin Collins<\/strong>, of Northwood<\/strong>. He’ll<\/span> be assisted by Michael Abrahams<\/strong>, from Collegiate <\/strong><\/span>Girls’<\/strong> High<\/strong>, in Gqeberha.<\/span><\/p>\n

The coaching staff also includes s<\/span>trength and conditioning coach <\/span>Albertus van Heerden<\/strong>, from King Edward VII (KES)<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Westville Boys’<\/strong>\u00a0High<\/strong> head coach, Cameron Mackey<\/strong>, will serve as the video analyst, while Pius Nkosi<\/strong> takes on the managerial responsibilities, and Wayne Marsden<\/strong> is the South African Schools Hockey (SASHOC)<\/strong> delegate.<\/span><\/p>\n

There’s a new coach at the helm of the girls’ team, with <\/span>Natalie Esteves<\/strong>, from St <\/strong><\/span>Cyprian’s<\/strong> School<\/strong>, taking over the reins from Omari Pienaar-Geyer<\/strong>, who was in charge in 2023 and 2024<\/span>. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Esteves, who led the Western Province u18A <\/strong><\/span>girls\u2019<\/span> team to a bronze medal at the <\/span>SASHOC National Week<\/a><\/strong>, will be assisted by Nolwazi Nkabinde<\/strong>, from St <\/strong><\/span>Mary’s<\/strong> DSG, Kloof<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Former SA u21 player<\/span>, <\/span>Danielle Cairns<\/strong>, who <\/span>plies her trade<\/span> at Kearsney College<\/strong>, will <\/span>be<\/span> the strength and conditioning coach.<\/span><\/p>\n

TEAMS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Boys<\/strong><\/p>\n

Marley Musasa<\/strong>, Daniel Fisher <\/strong>(both Rondebosch Boys\u2019 High and Western Province), Viwe Ndlovu<\/strong>, Andile Lembethe<\/strong> (both Maritzburg College and KZN Inland), Ruben Gouws<\/strong>, Logan Lackey<\/strong> (both Paul Roos Gimnasium and Boland), Cameron Cordeiro<\/strong>, Chavez Sanger<\/strong>, Mohlodi Maseko<\/strong> (all SACS and Western Province), Keegan de Jager<\/strong> (Kearsney College, KZN Coastal), Jacques van Dyk<\/strong> (Stellenberg High, Western Province), Liam Brooker<\/strong> (Pretoria Boys High, Northern Gauteng), Thandanani Zuma<\/strong> (Michaelhouse, KZN Inland), Matteo Stipcevich<\/strong> (St David\u2019s Marist Inanda, Southern Gauteng), Neilyandro van Schalkwyk<\/strong> (Grey College, Southern Free State), Ryan Groenewald<\/strong> (Fairmont High, Western Province), Chad Julius<\/strong> (Wynberg Boys’ High, Western Province), Martin de Bruyn<\/strong> (Paarl Boys’ High, Boland).<\/p>\n

Girls<\/strong><\/p>\n

Annika Kloppers<\/strong> (Die Ho\u00ebrskool Menlopark, Northern Gauteng), Peyton Marais<\/strong> (Curro Durbanville, Western Province), Timari Jonker<\/strong> (Potchefstroom Gimnasium, North West), Jamie da Silva<\/strong>, Ella Bowyer<\/strong> (both St Mary’s DSG, Kloof, KZN Coastal), Zezethu Kunene<\/strong> (Maris Stella, KZN Coastal), Raffael Abrahams<\/strong> (Steyn City School, Southern Gauteng), Holly Hofmeyr<\/strong> (St Anne’s Diocesan College, KZN Inland), Xylia Choene<\/strong> (Oranje, Southern Free State), Claire Volschenk<\/strong> (Eunice, Southern Free State), Azania Petersen<\/strong> (St Andrew’s School For Girls, Southern Gauteng), Siphiwe Thwala<\/strong> (Middelburg High School, Mpumalanga), Busiwe Mayekiso<\/strong> (Hudson Park High, Border), Katherine Sickle<\/strong> (Rhenish Girls’ High, Boland), Emihle Wulana<\/strong> (Parel Vallei, Boland), Jemma Ferreira<\/strong> (St Dominic’s Catholic School for\u00a0Girls, Eastern Gauteng), Anjun Kazie<\/strong> (Milnerton High, Western Province), Amogelang Motlatle<\/strong> (Curro Hazeldean, Northern Gauteng).<\/p>\n

BOYS’ FIXTURES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Note*: Fixtures are in South African Standard Time.<\/strong><\/p>\n

2 November
\n12:00 \u2013 South Africa vs Australia Crocs<\/p>\n

3 November
\n12:00 \u2013 South Africa vs Malaysia Tigers<\/p>\n

5 November
\n12:00 \u2013 South Africa vs Malaysia Speedy<\/p>\n

6 November
\n10:00 – South Africa vs Queensland (Australia)<\/p>\n

8 November
\n10:00 – South Africa vs Japan<\/p>\n

GIRLS’ FIXTURES<\/strong><\/p>\n

2 November
\n12:00 \u2013 South Africa vs Queensland (Australia)<\/p>\n

3 November
\n10:00 \u2013 South Africa vs Australia Crocs<\/p>\n

6 November
\n12:00 \u2013 South Africa vs Malaysia Tigers<\/p>\n

8 November
\n10:00 – South Africa vs Japan<\/p>\n

Follow SuperSport Schools Hockey<\/a><\/strong> for all the updates and results.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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