Dale Steyn to be a FATHER 'any day now'
Proteas great Dale Steyn will soon have changing nappies among his daily duties after confirmation he'll soon be a FATHER for the first time.
Steyn's long-time partner, South African professional surfer Tanika Hoffman, took to Instagram to post that she was 'about to pop'.
Hoffman wrote: 'Been a little quiet on here lately….but here I am 🙋🏽♀️ about to pop 🙂 living life in a slight state of anticipation. We can't wait to meet you little one 🥰❤️'
The post included a series of images of Steyn and Hoffman as well as members of her family.
Steyn replied to the post saying: 'The most beautiful ❤️'
In early January, Hoffman posted 'Ended 2024 on a high 🥰 Looking forward to our most exciting journey yet ❤️' which quickly led to a flood of congratulatory messages.
Dale Steyn, who will turn 42 on 27 June 2025, played the last of his 93 Tests for South Africa in February 2019.
He took a record 439 wickets at an average of 22.95.
He also played 125 ODIs and 47 T20Is, taking 196 and 64 wickets, respectively.
The South African website extends its congratulations to Steyn and Hoffman.
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