Abdud Dayaan Cassiem (born 1 December 1998) is a South African field hockey player who plays as a forward. He competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics.[3]
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Born | Abdud Dayaan Cassiem 1 December 1998 Cape Town, South Africa | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Education | Bishops Diocesan College | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Family | Mustapha Cassiem (brother) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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He attended Bishops Diocesan College and graduated a few years ago. His brother Mustapha Cassiem also is an international hockey player.[4]
International career
He was named the best player at the 2021 Men's Indoor Africa Cup.[5]
Honours
Club
Western Province Hockey
- 2018 Indoor IPT Men - Leading Goalscorer[6]
- 2019 Senior IPT (Men's A-Section) - Young Player of the Tournament [6]
Central
- 2023 Belgotex Elite Club Challenge - Player of the Tournament[7]
International
- 2021 Men's Indoor Africa Cup - Player of the tournament
- 2022 Men's FIH Hockey Nations Cup - Best player[8]
References
External links
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