In a momentous display of skill and determination, the Namibia women's hockey team delivered one of their finest performances in recent years, securing a thrilling 4-2 victory over South Africa to claim the prestigious Kathea Nkosi Cup in Cape Town, South Africa.

The atmosphere was electric at the Wynberg Military Base as a capacity crowd gathered to witness the inaugural Kathea Energy Nkosi Cup final between the host nation, South Africa, and Namibia's women's team.

The match began in spectacular fashion, with Namibia swiftly taking the lead within the first 40 seconds. Marcia Venter made a powerful run up the right flank before expertly setting up Gillian Hermanus to break the deadlock.

The Namibian team continued to impress, extending their advantage when Kiana Cormack converted a penalty corner, scoring her first goal of the final.

Although South Africa managed to level the score at 2-all, Namibia responded with resilience. Awarded another penalty corner, Kiana Cormack once again found the back of the net, giving Namibia a 3-2 lead. Displaying her exceptional talent, Cormack completed her hat-trick, securing the final score of 4-2 and sealing Namibia's victory.

Namibia's success extended beyond the match itself, as they dominated the Awards presentation. Gillian Hermanus was recognized as the tournament's Most Valuable Player in the final, while Kiana Cormack claimed the titles of top goal scorer and player of the tournament. Additionally, Petro Stoffberg was honored as the goalkeeper of the tournament.

In contrast, the men's final did not yield a favorable outcome for Namibia, as they suffered a resounding 10-2 defeat against South Africa.

The triumph of the Namibia women's hockey team in the Kathea Nkosi Cup serves as a testament to their talent, hard work, and determination.