South African field hockey player
Dayaan Cassiem |
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2024 - Indoor IPT Men's A-Section: Western Province v Southern Gauteng |
Born | Abdud Dayaan Cassiem (1998-12-01) 1 December 1998 (age 25)
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Education | Bishops Diocesan College |
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Parent | - Abdullah “Casa” Cassiem[1] (father)
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Family | Mustapha Cassiem (brother) |
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Height |
1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
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Weight |
62 kg (137 lb) |
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Playing position |
Forward |
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Current club |
HDM[2] |
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Years |
Team |
Apps |
(Gls) |
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2017–present |
South Africa |
75 |
(24) |
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2019–present |
South Africa (indoor) |
28 |
(38) |
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Last updated on: 6 November 2023 |
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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]
He attended Bishops Diocesan College and graduated a few years ago. His brother Mustapha also is an international hockey player.[4]
International career
He was named the best player at the 2021 Men's Indoor Africa Cup.[5]
South Africa squad – 2018 World Cup – 16th place
South Africa squad – 2018 Commonwealth Games – 10th place
South Africa squad – 2020 Summer Olympics – 10th place
South Africa squad – 2022 Commonwealth Games – 4th place
South Africa squad – 2023 FIH Hockey World Cup – 11th place