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2005 Men's Hockey African Cup For Nations
The 2005 Men's Hockey Africa Cup of Nations was the seventh edition of the Men's Hockey Africa Cup of Nations, the quadrennial international men's field hockey championship of Africa organised by the African Hockey Federation. It was held alongside the women's tournament in Pretoria, South Africa from 1 to 8 October 2005. The hosts and three-time defending champions South Africa won their fourth title and qualified for the 2006 Men's Hockey World Cup by defeating Egypt 3–2 in penalty strokes in the final. Ghana won the bronze medal by defeating Nigeria 2–0. Results Preliminary round ---- ---- ---- ---- Third place game Final Final standings See also * 2005 Women's Hockey Africa Cup of Nations References {{Men's Hockey Africa Cup of Nations Men's Hockey Africa Cup of Nations Africa Cup of Nations Hockey Africa Cup of Nations Sports competitions in Pretoria International field hockey competitions hosted by South Africa Hockey Africa Cup of Nations Afr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pretoria
Pretoria () is South Africa's administrative capital, serving as the seat of the Executive (government), executive branch of government, and as the host to all foreign embassies to South Africa. Pretoria straddles the Apies River and extends eastward into the foothills of the Magaliesberg mountains. It has a reputation as an academic city and center of research, being home to the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), the University of Pretoria (UP), the University of South Africa (UNISA), the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), and the Human Sciences Research Council. It also hosts the National Research Foundation (South Africa), National Research Foundation and the South African Bureau of Standards. Pretoria was one of the host cities of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Pretoria is the central part of the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality which was formed by the amalgamation of several former local authorities, including Bronkhorstspruit, Centurion, Gaute ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghana Men's National Field Hockey Team
The Ghana men's national field hockey team represents Ghana in men's international field hockey competitions and is controlled by the Ghana Hockey Association, the governing body for field hockey in Ghana. Ghana is ranked at 36 according to FIH Rankings (as of June 2019). Ghana participated in the Hockey World League for the first time in 2016–2017. In Round 1, they played in the African group with Kenya, Namibia and Nigeria, winning all three pool matches including a 1-0 victory over the strong Kenyan team. In Round 2, they were placed in Pool B with Sri Lanka, Egypt and China. Ghana beat only Sri Lanka, and in the quarterfinal clash, Oman stunned Ghana 4-3. In the end, Ghana finished 6th in the rankings. Trainings and matches in preparation for international tournaments are held at the Theodosia Okoh Hockey Stadium in Accra. Tournament record World Cup * 1975 – 12th place Africa Cup of Nations * 1974 – * 1983 – * 2000 – 4th place * 2005 – * 2009 – * 2013 †... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
International Field Hockey Competitions Hosted By South Africa
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Sports Competitions In Pretoria
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2005 In South African Sport
This is a list of events in South African sport in 2005. Cricket November * 16 November - The Proteas beats India by 5 wickets at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad, India in South Africa and India's 1st One Day International of the 2005/6 season. * 19 November - The Proteas loses to the India by 6 wickets in the 2nd One Day International (day/night game) held in M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore, India. * 22 November - The 3rd One-Day International in Chennai between the Proteas and the Indian cricket team is abandoned * 25 November - The Proteas beats India by 10 wickets in Kolkata their 4th One-Day International December * 30 December - The Proteas loses to Australia by 184 runs in the 2nd test held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground Football (Rugby Union) April * 30 April - The South African national women's rugby team (Springbok Women’s team) beat Wales 24 - 9 in Cardiff, Wales May * 30 April - The South African national women's rugby team (Sp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2005 In Field Hockey
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