It was a mixed fortunes of results for Nigeria on Wednesday at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Hockey in Egypt.
The women’s team secured a crucial win against Egypt, while the men’s side suffered a narrow defeat to Kenya.
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In the women’s division, Nigeria put up a dominant performance to claim a 2–0 victory over Egypt in the afternoon fixture.
The Nigerian ladies displayed discipline and precision, earning maximum points to strengthen their position in the group stage.
Earlier in the day, Kenya and South Africa played out a goalless draw (0–0), in a tightly contested encounter that highlighted the defensive strengths of both teams.
However, it was a different story for Nigeria’s men’s team, who fell 1–2 to Kenya in a hard-fought match.
Despite showing promise and pushing for a late equalizer, the Super Sticks couldn’t overturn the deficit, as Kenya held firm to secure a vital win.
Elsewhere in the men’s competition, Egypt produced a commanding display to dismantle Zambia 8–1, further asserting their dominance in the tournament.
The North Africans were clinical from start to finish, converting their chances with ruthless efficiency.
In the final game of the day, South Africa outclassed Ghana in a high-scoring affair, running away with an emphatic 11–3 victory.
Full Results – Wednesday, 15 October 2025
Women:
Kenya 0–0 South Africa
Nigeria 2–0 Egypt
Men:
Nigeria 1–2 Kenya
Zambia 1–8 Egypt
Ghana 3–11 South Africa
The competition continues on Thursday as teams battle for semi-final qualification in both categories, with every point now proving crucial in the race for continental glory.
