Ellina Mhlanga Senior Sports Reporter
HOCKEY Association of Zimbabwe have announced a 24-member women’s Under-21 squad in preparation for the Junior World Cup scheduled for December in South Africa.
The Under-21 women’s side is due to take part in the Junior World Cup expected to be held from December 5 to 16 in Potchefstroom, South Africa.
They qualified for the event based on their previous performance at the Junior Africa Cup, where they were runners up in 2016.
Africa Hockey Federation had to use the previous rankings following the cancellation of the Junior Africa Cup that had been scheduled for August in Windhoek, Namibia due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The continental competition was acting as a qualifier for the Junior World Cup.
Women’s U21 Training Squad:
Alexei Terblanche, Carla Goodinson, Courtney Lowe, Georgia Allardice, Gugulethu Sibanda, Hayley Clark, Jenna Mathieson, Jorja Jones, Khanyisile Mzizi, Lillian Pope, Marisa Marques, Mazvita Mtausi-Gwaradzimba, Mercedes Beekes, Mufaro Mazambani, Mutsa Bera, Natalie Terblanche, Rumbidzai Zimuto, Simone Herbst, Stembile Chikoore, Tatenda Maswera, Taya Trivella, Tinodiwanashe Elijah, Tyla Falkenberg, Victoria Janda.



