The U18 Hockey5s Youth Africa Cup is an under-18 youth international Hockey5's tournament organized by the African Hockey Federation. The event is played in Hockey 5s format, a 5-a-side game that is played on a smaller field size. The winning teams from both boys' and girls' tournaments becomes the champions of Africa and qualifies for the Men's FIH U18 Youth Hockey5's World Cup and Women's FIH U18 Youth Hockey5's World Cup respectively.
The first edition took place in Nairobi from 6–8 August 2026, won by Kenya boys' and South Africa girls' teams.
Boys' Summary
Results YearHostFinalThird place matchNumber of teamsWinnerScoreRunner-upThird placeScore2026 DetailsNairobi, Kenya 6–515–24
Successful national teams + Teams reaching the top four Team Champions Runners-up Third place Fourth place1 (2026*)1 (2026)1 (2026)1 (2026) * = host country
Team appearances Team2026Total1st13rd12nd14th1Total (4)4
Debut of teams YearDebutantsTotal2026, , , 4Total4
Girls' Summary
Results YearHostFinalThird place matchNumber of teamsWinnerScoreRunner-upThird placeScore2026 DetailsNairobi, Kenya 11–64–35
Successful national teams + Teams reaching the top four Team Champions Runners-up Third place Fourth place1 (2026)1 (2026*)1 (2026)1 (2026) * = host country
Team appearances Team2026Total4th12nd13rd11st15th1Total (5)5
Debut of teams YearDebutantsTotal2026, , , , 5Total5
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