The African Hockey Federation (AfHF) Executive Board elections took place on Saturday 31 October during their Congress in Johannesburg, South Africa, which saw Egypt's Seif Ahmed re-elected as President.
Ahmed, also an FIH Executive Board Member, became Honorary Treasurer of the AfHF in 1995 following a highly successful career as an international umpire and player.
He remained Treasurer until elections following the death of Gamal Shirazi after which he was elected President.
Under his Presidency the number of members of the Federation has increased, with a record number of teams taking part in this year's men's and women's African continental competition.
16 teams participated in the African Hockey Championships 2015, with seven women's teams representing South Africa; Kenya; Namibia; Zimbabwe; Nigeria and Tanzania, while nine men's teams from South Africa; Egypt; Kenya; Ghana; Nigeria; Zimbabwe; Namibia; Tanzania and Botswana also took part. This year's Championships were won by South Africa men and women.
During that event, at which the Congress took place, the following individuals elected to the AfHF Executive Board:
President: Seif Ahmed (Egypt)
Vice-President: Nii Quaye-Kumah (Ghana)
Vice-President: Ginny Ross (Zimbabwe)
Treasurer: Elizabeth King (Ghana)
Members: Ediga Agbo (Nigeria); Shiraz Yakub (Kenya); Kaushik Doshi (Tanzania)
Coopted Members: Marelize De Klerk (South Africa); Sheila Brown (South Africa)
African Hockey Federation Manager: Marc-Olivier Thirion (Appointed professional position, non-voting)
South Africa's Clare Digby, former Treasurer of AfHF, was not available for election this year after 25 years of service to the Federation.
Kenya's Resham Singh Bains, Steve Jaspan from South Africa and Egypt's Ibrahim Al Mohandes were also recognised for their long standing service to African hockey as they received the African Order of Merit.
FIH CEO Kelly Fairweather, from South Africa, was also in attendance. He said: "As is evident from the record number of teams taking part in this year's event, hockey is developing incredibly fast throughout Africa. Many of the results at this year's Championships have shown just how much progress is being made. The hockey on display has been really good and I'm confident that many more people will be inspired by the athletes representing their country here in Johannesburg."
Speaking about the elections, FIH President Leandro Negre said: "I would like to congratulate each of the elected Members of the African Hockey Federation Executive Board. Their next steps will be crucial as, together with FIH, we look to continue this positive growth throughout the continent as we drive on with our Hockey Revolution aimed at making hockey a global game that inspires the next generation."
For more information about the African Hockey Federation, visit their website: africahockey.org
Information about the African Hockey Championships 2015 can be found on the event webpages by clicking here.
Photo: FIH
