Abrahams reflects on a milestone 100 caps for Wynberg Girls’ High
The Wynberg Girls’ High first hockey side will be aiming to inject some momentum into their season when they travel to face Stellenberg High School in Cape Town on Saturday morning.
The much-anticipated league clash comes on the back of a lengthy break for Stellenberg, while Wynberg hosted the National All Girls’ Festival last weekend.
Playing at home, in front of their supporters, coach Lazario Brown‘s troops overcame a slow start to finish strongly.
They faced Eunice High School, Paarl Girls’ High, and Clarendon High School for Girls in Pool C and ended third there. At the end of the playoffs, though, they had ascended to ninth place following a 2-0 victory over La Rochelle Girls’ High School on the final day.
They might have hoped for more because they were playing at home, but there was reason for celebration, as the tournament marked a special occasion for their skipper, Jehan Abrahams. Affectionately known as “Gigi” by her teammates, she achieved the rare milestone of reaching 100 caps for her school, only weeks after her teammate, Khadijah Conrad, achieved a similar feat.
Speaking to SuperSport Schools Plus about her big achievement, Abrahams said: “I’m really excited and proud. It really is a big milestone, and I’m just super grateful for the opportunity and support from everyone who has been part of it.”
Abrahams, since making her debut in 2021, has gone on to represent Western Province at various SASHOC National Weeks and co-captained the SA u17 girls on their trip to the Dato Mirnawan Cup, in Malaysia, in 2024.
She recalled some of the emotions she experienced when she made her debut for Wynberg Girls’ High, saying: “It’s been an amazing journey, and I’m not too sure which school I debuted against, but I was so nervous and excited.
“Since then, every season has taught me something new. Playing in Wynberg colours has been special, and I have made lots of good memories. I’ve played in tough games. and played with great teammates along the way.”
Abrahams is also a highly skilled indoor hockey player and earlier this year won gold with the Western Province Women’s Indoor team at the senior Inter-Provincial Tournament.
The experience she is accumulating outside the Wynberg gates is also being poured back into her school side, she revealed.
“I have learnt a lot from those experiences, and I just want to help the team as much as I can and share what I’ve picked up over the years, so that they can do their best as well.”
Abrahams also paid homage to her family and to the coaching staff, who have supported her in reaching the 100-cap milestone.
“My family and coaches have played a huge role in my journey. They have always been there for me through all the ups and downs, which I’m truly grateful for.
“They always push me to my limits and believe in me. I’m thankful for everything they’ve done,” she concluded.
Abrahams will wear the number-six jumper when she leads her side against Stellenberg on Saturday, with the pushback taking place at 10:00.
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