<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Nigeria Hockey - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-hockey/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-hockey/rss/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Nigeria Hockey news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your favorite sport!]]></description><language>en-ng</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:08:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Hockey’s development and future take centre stage at first FIH EB meeting of the year]]></title><description><![CDATA[18 Apr, 2026 The Executive Board (EB) of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) held its first meeting of the year on 10 and 11 April in Tokyo, Japan, under the chairmanship of FIH President Tayyab Ikram. Two major topics were central to the discussions: the development and future of hockey. In this regard, the EBContinue Reading &rarr;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-hockey/hockeys-development-and-future-take-centre-stage-at-first-fih-eb-meeting-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-hockey/hockeys-development-and-future-take-centre-stage-at-first-fih-eb-meeting-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WADA: Welcome to Athlete Corner!]]></title><description><![CDATA[16 Apr, 2026 Don&rsquo;t miss out &mdash; click here to subscribe and receive future editions directly in your inbox. In our first edition in December, we invited you to vote on a name for this newsletter, and the results are in. You have officially named it Athlete Corner, and you can find the full breakdownContinue Reading &rarr;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-hockey/wada-welcome-to-athlete-corner/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-hockey/wada-welcome-to-athlete-corner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uruguay (women) and USA (men) join FIH Hockey Nations Cup for the first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[16 Apr, 2026 Uruguay (women) and USA (men) will participate for the very first time in the FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2026. This follows the withdrawals of both Scotland (women) and Wales (men). The Women&rsquo;s Nations Cup will take place in Auckland, New Zealand, from 15 to 21 June 2026. The impressive line-up for theContinue Reading &rarr;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-hockey/uruguay-women-and-usa-men-join-fih-hockey-nations-cup-for-the-first-time/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-hockey/uruguay-women-and-usa-men-join-fih-hockey-nations-cup-for-the-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LA28 Olympic Tickets Go on Sale April 9]]></title><description><![CDATA[08 Apr, 2026 The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is delighted to inform the global hockey community that LA28 Olympic tickets will go on sale to the general public beginning April 9. Yesterday (April 7), fans who had registered on the ticketing platform (see here) have received an email from LA28 notifying them of one theContinue Reading &rarr;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-hockey/la28-olympic-tickets-go-on-sale-april-9/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-hockey/la28-olympic-tickets-go-on-sale-april-9/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A New Stage for World Hockey: Belfius Hockey Arena Opens Its Doors]]></title><description><![CDATA[02 Apr, 2026 Under a radiant spring sky in Wavre, a new landmark for global hockey came to life. As four thousand supporters streamed into the Belfius Hockey Arena, their enthusiasm echoing across the plaza, it was clear this was more than a national celebration&mdash;it was the unveiling of a future World Cup stage. MusicContinue Reading &rarr;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-hockey/a-new-stage-for-world-hockey-belfius-hockey-arena-opens-its-doors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-hockey/a-new-stage-for-world-hockey-belfius-hockey-arena-opens-its-doors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Participating teams and pools revealed for inaugural FIH Para Hockey World Cup!]]></title><description><![CDATA[02 Apr, 2026 The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is delighted to announce the participating teams and the Pools of the first-ever FIH Para Hockey World Cup, which will take place from 20 to 24 August 2026 in Belgium and the Netherlands, as follows: Pool A (playing in Belgium) Belgium Italy Germany France Pakistan Zambia ParaguayContinue Reading &rarr;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-hockey/participating-teams-and-pools-revealed-for-inaugural-fih-para-hockey-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-hockey/participating-teams-and-pools-revealed-for-inaugural-fih-para-hockey-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South African Hockey Eyes World Stage as FIH Hockey World Cup Fixtures Are Confirmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mar 30, 2026 South African Hockey can confirm the official fixtures for the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup, with both the SA Men and Women set to face world class opposition as they prepare for their respective campaigns in Europe. The SA Men will be based in Wavre, Belgium, where they have been drawn inContinue Reading &rarr;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-hockey/south-african-hockey-eyes-world-stage-as-fih-hockey-world-cup-fixtures-are-confirmed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-hockey/south-african-hockey-eyes-world-stage-as-fih-hockey-world-cup-fixtures-are-confirmed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AfHF’s Sarah Bennett elected as an Honorary Life Member of the Hockey Association of Zimbabwe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Huge congratulations to Sarah Bennett on making history!&nbsp; Sarah has been unanimously elected as an Honorary Life Member of the Hockey Association of Zimbabwe &mdash; becoming the youngest ever to receive this incredible honour. From player to technical official and administrator, her dedication to the game has truly set her apart. She will also remainContinue Reading &rarr;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-hockey/afhfs-sarah-bennett-elected-as-an-honorary-life-member-of-the-hockey-association-of-zimbabwe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-hockey/afhfs-sarah-bennett-elected-as-an-honorary-life-member-of-the-hockey-association-of-zimbabwe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIH President Tayyab Ikram meets IOC President Kirsty Coventry ]]></title><description><![CDATA[25 Mar, 2026 FIH President Tayyab Ikram met IOC President Kirsty Coventry and said: &ldquo;Had a great interaction with International Olympic Committee &ndash; IOC President Kirsty Coventry at the Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland. We engaged in a thorough discussion about the ongoing geopolitical situation, its impact on sport, hoc events and the potential ofContinue Reading &rarr;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-hockey/fih-president-tayyab-ikram-meets-ioc-president-kirsty-coventry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-hockey/fih-president-tayyab-ikram-meets-ioc-president-kirsty-coventry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zimbabwe Hockey Celebrates AfHF’s Sarah Bennett]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celebrating Excellence in Zimbabwe Hockey! A huge congratulations to our very own Sarah Bennett on being named a 2026 AWISI Women of Impact in Sports Award Winner From 75 nominations across 17 countries, a distinguished panel of 13 continental women judges selected these outstanding leaders. This incredible recognition is a testament to Sarah&rsquo;s dedication, leadership,Continue Reading &rarr;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-hockey/zimbabwe-hockey-celebrates-afhfs-sarah-bennett/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-hockey/zimbabwe-hockey-celebrates-afhfs-sarah-bennett/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[African Games: Ghana’s Black Sticks, Egypt clash for gold medal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Egyptian player Ahmed Elganaini&rsquo;s solitary strike in the third quarter handed Ghana&rsquo;s national hockey team, Black Sticks, their first loss in the 13th African Games in Accra. Despite the 0 &ndash; 1 loss at the Theodosia Okoh Stadium yesterday, the Ghanaian side will meet their Egyptian rivals in the men&rsquo;s hockey final tomorrow afternoon (push-off<br />
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The post African Games: Ghana&rsquo;s Black Sticks, Egypt clash for gold medal appeared first on African Hoc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-hockey/african-games-ghanas-black-sticks-egypt-clash-for-gold-medal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-hockey/african-games-ghanas-black-sticks-egypt-clash-for-gold-medal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[13th African Games Accra 2023 | Updated Match Schedule and Fixtures for Match Day 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post 13th African Games Accra 2023 | Updated Match Schedule and Fixtures for Match Day 4 appeared first on African Hockey Federation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-hockey/13th-african-games-accra-2023-updated-match-schedule-and-fixtures-for-match-day-4/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-hockey/13th-african-games-accra-2023-updated-match-schedule-and-fixtures-for-match-day-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Standings and results after 3 days of play | 13th African Games Accra 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[Standings and results after 3 days of play | 13th African Games Accra 2023 Country/Team Scores Ghana vs Nigeria (M) (1 &ndash; 0) Egypt&nbsp; vs Kenya (M) (3 &ndash; 2) Egypt&nbsp; vs Nigeria (M) (5 &ndash; 4) Kenya vs Ghana (M) (1 &ndash; 3) Nigeria vs Kenya (M) (2 &ndash; 1) Ghana vs Egypt (M)<br />
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The post Standings and results after 3 days of play | 13th African Games Accra 2023 appeared first on African Hockey Federation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-hockey/standings-and-results-after-3-days-of-play-13th-african-games-accra-2023/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-hockey/standings-and-results-after-3-days-of-play-13th-african-games-accra-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[13th African Games Accra 2023 | African hockey chief defends safety of Ghana’s pitch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The President of the African Hockey Federation (AfHF), Seif El Dine Ahmed, has stepped forward to assure the safety of Theodosia Okoh Hockey Stadium for all participating countries, following the recent withdrawal of South Africa from the 13th African Games amid concerns by South African officials about the safety and readiness of the venue for<br />
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The post 13th African Games Accra 2023 | African hockey chief defends safety of Ghana&rsquo;s pitch appeared first on African Hoc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-hockey/13th-african-games-accra-2023-african-hockey-chief-defends-safety-of-ghanas-pitch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 15:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-hockey/13th-african-games-accra-2023-african-hockey-chief-defends-safety-of-ghanas-pitch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Standings and results after 2 days of play | 13th African Games Accra 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[Standings and results after 2 days of play | 13th African Games Accra 2023 Countries/Teams Scores Ghana&nbsp; vs Nigeria(M) (1 &ndash; 0) Egypt vs Kenya(M) (3 &ndash; 2) Egypt vs Nigeria(M) (5 &ndash; 4) Kenya vs Ghana (M) (1 &ndash; 3) Ghana vs Kenya(W) (4 &ndash; 1) Nigeria vs Ghana(W) (0 -1) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br />
The post Standings and results after 2 days of play | 13th African Games Accra 2023 appeared first on African Hockey Federation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-hockey/standings-and-results-after-2-days-of-play-13th-african-games-accra-2023/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 11:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-hockey/standings-and-results-after-2-days-of-play-13th-african-games-accra-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[African Games 2023: ‘We are here to play; not to find excuses not to play’ – African Hockey Chief]]></title><description><![CDATA[The African Hockey Federation is unhappy about South Africa&rsquo;s decision to withdraw their male and female teams from the ongoing African Games, Accra 2023. At a press briefing in Accra on Tuesday, Seif Ahmed, President of the African Hockey Federation said &ldquo;We came to play. Not to find excuses not to play.&rdquo; South Africa pulled<br />
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The post African Games 2023: &lsquo;We are here to play; not to find excuses not to play&rsquo; &ndash; African Hockey Chief appea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-hockey/african-games-2023-we-are-here-to-play-not-to-find-excuses-not-to-play-african-hockey-chief/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 17:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-hockey/african-games-2023-we-are-here-to-play-not-to-find-excuses-not-to-play-african-hockey-chief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenya Hockey Queens fall to Ghana in Africa Opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the result doesn&rsquo;t reflect the potential of the Kenyan team, it tells the entire story of what ill preparations can do to the confidence of players. The Kenyan women&rsquo;s hockey team kicked off the African Games on the wrong footing after falling 4-1 to Ghana at the Theodosia Okoh Stadium on Sunday.&nbsp; Ordinarily, matches<br />
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The post Kenya Hockey Queens fall to Ghana in Africa Opener appeared first on African Hockey Federation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-hockey/kenya-hockey-queens-fall-to-ghana-in-africa-opener/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-hockey/kenya-hockey-queens-fall-to-ghana-in-africa-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[African Games 2023: Fixtures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Match Fixtures<br />
The post African Games 2023: Fixtures appeared first on African Hockey Federation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-hockey/african-games-2023-fixtures/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-hockey/african-games-2023-fixtures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[African Games 2023: Ghana off to winning start with victory over rivals Nigeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ghana got off to a winning start on day one of the men&rsquo;s hockey competition of the 2023 African Games, with a 1-0 victory over rivals Nigeria, at the Theodosia Okoh Hockey Stadium on Sunday. The cagey encounter saw few chances until Damalie Luke broke the deadlock by scoring late to give the Black sticks<br />
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The post African Games 2023: Ghana off to winning start with victory over rivals Nigeria appeared first on African Hockey Federation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-hockey/african-games-2023-ghana-off-to-winning-start-with-victory-over-rivals-nigeria/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-hockey/african-games-2023-ghana-off-to-winning-start-with-victory-over-rivals-nigeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paris 2024 Hockey Olympic tournaments’ schedules revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lausanne, Switzerland:&nbsp;The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is glad to announce that, at a ceremony held at the Olympic House in Lausanne earlier today, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach and FIH President Tayyab Ikram unveiled the competition schedule for hockey at Paris 2024, to be played from 27 July to 9 August. The<br />
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The post Paris 2024 Hockey Olympic tournaments&rsquo; schedules revealed appeared first on African Hockey Federatio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-hockey/paris-2024-hockey-olympic-tournaments-schedules-revealed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 20:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-hockey/paris-2024-hockey-olympic-tournaments-schedules-revealed/</guid></item></channel></rss>