SA Women's and Men’s Hockey Teams Gear Up to Qualify for Olympics, Mzansi Sport Domination Continues
- South African hockey teams are well on their way to waving the country's flag high internationally
- Both the men's and women's hockey squads in South Africa played semi-final matches in Pretoria to qualify for the Olympics
- The South African hockey teams played against Ghana and both of them beat the competition
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South Africa's men's and women's hockey teams are eager to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. They had to face Ghana in semi-final games and emerged as the victors.
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Since the Springboks' Rugby World Cup victory, the sporting spirit in South Africa has been high. The hockey teams on their way to represent the country in the Olympics earned much praise from netizens in South Africa.
SA hockey teams win olympics 2024 semi-finals
Both the South African men's and women's hockey teams played their semi-final matches. They are both hopeful of securing a spot in the 2024 Olympics.
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SA Hockey reported that In their games against Ghana, both teams achieved resounding 7-0 victories. To secure their places in the 2024 Olympics, the men's team must defeat Egypt while the women's team aims to conquer Nigeria. Both teams are scheduled to play their matches at the University of Pretoria on 5 November 2023.
Mzansi proud of hockey team
The achievements of the hockey teams have earned them praise from many South Africans. Online users were pleased to see South Africa's continued success on the international stage.
Sikhumbuzo Khumalo commented:
"SOUTH AFRICA IS ON TOP OF THINGS!"
Lockyer Valerie Annette Juul expressed:
"Well done to South Africa's men's hockey team."
Germana Picolo acknowledged:
"SA is on a high... best of luck!!"
Marlien Onderstall said:
"Fantastic."
Inno Menzie Watkins offered their congratulations:
"Well done."
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Mzansi amused as Zulu man in Germany celebrates Springboks
Briefly News previously reported that a South African man residing in Germany could not help boasting about how proud he was of his home country's rugby team.
A video posted on TikTok by @thedlaminis_ shows the man rocking a colourful traditional outfit known as umblaselo.
In the clip, he is seen walking down the streets of Germany holding his baby and holding up the number four with his fingers with his other hand - indicating the four times the Springboks have won the Rugby World Cup.
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