Historic night in Santa Fe: home sides to face Las Leonas and Los Leones | OneFootball

The Santa Fe Hockey Association (ASH) confirmed an unprecedented event for the region’s sport. This Friday, September 11, in the lead-up to the start of the Santa Fe 2026 South American Games, the Santa Fe men’s and women’s senior teams will play for the first time in history against the national squads of Las Leonas and Los Leones.

The women’s matchup against the world champions

The Santa Fe women’s team will have the enormous challenge and pride of facing the recent world champions. Las Leonas will arrive in the provincial capital with a star-studded roster.

Among the confirmed figures on the national team are Sofía Cairó (also chosen as the flag bearer for the Argentine delegation at the South American Games), Mercedes Artola, Emma Knobl, Milagros Alastra, Lara Casas, Brissa Bruggesser and Zoé Díaz, the forward who was recently honored with the award for best U-23 player at the World Cup.

The men against the bronze medalists

Meanwhile, the Santa Fe men’s team will face Los Leones. The national men’s team comes in with a major emotional boost after winning the bronze medal at the most recent World Cup in the sport. Local fans will be able to enjoy on the turf the class of players such as Nicolás Ciceleo, Thomas Habif, Tomás Ruiz and Martín Ferreira, among other standout members of the squad.

An open invitation to the whole community

From the Santa Fe Association, the invitation is extended to the entire community, fans, and sports lovers who want to be part of this historic evening at the newly renovated local facilities. The goal is to support and cheer on the city’s teams against the elite of international hockey in a setting that promises to be a true family celebration.

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