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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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Third Place Game
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Final
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Nigeria Men's National Field Hockey Team
The Nigeria men's national field hockey team represents Nigeria in international men's field hockey competitions. The team were awarded bronze at the 1987 All-Africa Games. Tournament history Africa Cup of Nations * 1974 – 4th place * 1983 – 4th place * 2000 – 5th place * 2005 – 4th place * 2009 – 4th place * 2017 – 5th place * 2022 – African Games * 1987 – * 1991 – 5th place * 1995 – 6th place * 2003 – 4th place African Olympic Qualifier * 2007 – 5th place * 2015 – 5th place * 2019 – ''Withdrew'' Hockey World League *2012–13 – ''Round 1'' * 2016–17 – ''Round 1'' See also *Nigeria women's national field hockey team References External linksFIH profile {{Africa Men's national field hockey teams African men's national field hockey teams field hockey Men's sport in Nigeria National team A national sports team (commonly known as a national team or a national side) is a team that represents a nation, rather than a particular club or r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Penalty Shoot-out (field Hockey)
A penalty shootout is a method used in field hockey to decide which team progresses to the next stage of a tournament (or wins the tournament) following a tied game. Two methods have been used: the original penalty stroke competition is a best-of-five penalty strokes with sudden death if scores were level after five strokes. An alternate penalty shoot-out competition was introduced at major tournaments in 2011. Sometimes known as a penalty shuffle, the method is similar to penalty shots in ice hockey and consists of one-on-ones between an attacking player and a goalkeeper. Up to 2013, up to two 7.5-minute golden goal periods were played first; that method ceased after. Penalty stroke competition (before 2011) To determine matches that end in a tie, a penalty stroke competition was used. Similar to a penalty shoot-out in association football, teams alternately take penalty strokes, subject to the normal rules, to determine the winner. Each team is represented by any five players ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Men's Hockey Africa Cup Of Nations
The Men's Hockey Africa Cup of Nations is an international men's field hockey tournament governed by African Hockey Federation. The winning team becomes the champions of Africa and qualified for the FIH Hockey World Cup. The first edition was held in 1974. Qualification The top two highest-ranked teams in the FIH World Rankings qualify directly for the tournament while the other teams have to play in the regional qualifiers. The top two teams from each of the regional qualifiers qualify for the tournament. The three regions are Northeast Africa, Northwest Africa, and Central south Africa. Results Performances by nation Team appearances See also *Field hockey at the African Games * Men's African Olympic Qualifier *Women's Hockey Africa Cup of Nations The Women's Hockey Africa Cup of Nations is an international women's field hockey tournament governed by African Hockey Federation. The winning team becomes the champions of Africa and qualified for the FIH Hockey World Cup. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Egypt Men's National Field Hockey Team
The Egypt men's national field hockey team represents Egypt in international field hockey competitions. Tournament history Summer Olympics * 1992 – 12th * 2004 – 12th Africa Cup of Nations * 1974 – 5th place * 1983 – * 1989 – * 1993 – * 1996 – * 2000 – * 2005 – * 2009 – * 2013 – * 2017 – * 2022 – All-Africa Games * 1987 – 4th place * 1991 – * 1995 – * 1999 – * 2003 – * 2023 – ''Qualified'' African Olympic Qualifier * 2007 – * 2011 – * 2015 – * 2019 – Hockey World League * 2012–13 – 25th place * 2014–15 – 18th place * 2016–17 – 15th place Champions Challenge * 2005 – 6th place Sultan Azlan Shah Cup * 2009 – 5th place * 2010 – 7th place * 2022 – 5th place Mediterranean Games *1955 – *1963 – *1979 – 5th place See also *Egypt women's national field hockey team References External linksOfficial website [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
