South African Hockey is delighted to announce the recipients of the 2024 SA Indoor Hockey Awards, honouring the athletes and officials whose exceptional performances defined the indoor calendar over the 2024 Calendar year.
The awards were adjudicated by a panel comprising representatives from the High-Performance Committee, coaching staff, and media, and considered performances throughout the 2024 season. In determining the winners, the panel applied a weighted voting system based on criteria including international performance, impact on team success, consistency, sportsmanship, and off-field contribution.
After a standout season for South African indoor hockey, the following individuals have been honoured:
Men’s Player of the Year – Mustapha Cassiem
Mustapha Cassiem continues to redefine excellence in South African indoor hockey. In 2024, he topped the scoring charts at the IPT, was crowned Player of the Tournament at both the Africa Cup and the Nkosi Cup, and led South Africa to dominant title defences. Adding to his 2023 Player of the Year accolade, Mustapha netted an astonishing 24 goals in just 8 games for the national team—cementing his place as one of the most electrifying talents in the global indoor game.
Women’s Player of the Year – Daniella de Oliveira
Daniella de Oliveira’s commanding presence was pivotal throughout the year. Named Player of the Tournament at the 2024 SA Indoor IPT, Daniella anchored her team’s defensive structure and delivered standout performances during the test series against Switzerland and the Nkosi Cup. Her leadership and reliability have made her an irreplaceable pillar of the women’s national team.
Men’s Breakthrough Player of the Year – Litha Kraai
Litha Kraai’s meteoric rise has captured the imagination of the indoor hockey community. Following a starring role in Western Province’s IPT triumph, he made an immediate impact on national debut—scoring within seconds of his first cap and helping secure South Africa’s Nkosi Cup title defence.
Women’s Breakthrough Player of the Year – Cerian Fourie
After missing out on 2023, Cerian Fourie roared back to prominence in 2024, finishing as the top goal scorer at the SA Indoor IPT. Her performances earned her a recall to the national team, where she played a vital role in South Africa’s Africa Cup triumph—the first in a decade. Cerian’s comeback story is a testament to resilience and dazzling ability.
Umpire of the Year – Micaela Roos
2024 marked a breakthrough year for Micaela Roos, who officiated the Women’s A Section Final at the SA Indoor IPT and made her international debut soon after. She took charge of the Asia Cup Final and served as reserve umpire for the Nkosi Cup Final, signalling her arrival on the global officiating stage.
Technical Official of the Year – Robyn Morgan
Robyn Morgan’s professionalism shone through in 2024 as Tournament Director at both the SA Indoor IPT and the Indoor Africa Cup in Swakopmund. Her promotion to the Central list for technical officials and her role at the Nkosi Cup reinforce her reputation as one of South African hockey’s most dependable technical leaders.
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