Namibia and South Africa shared the honours after an intense five-match women's indoor hockey test series in Windhoek ended level at two victories apiece, with the final encounter finishing in a dramatic 4-4 draw on Sunday, 11 October 2026, as both sides prepare for the Nkosi Cup in December.

Africa's top two sides met in Windhoek for a demanding three-day test series aimed at sharpening their preparations ahead of upcoming international competitions.

Namibia made the stronger start to the series, winning the opening two encounters. However, South Africa responded by claiming the third and fourth matches to draw level at two victories each, setting up a decisive fifth match on Sunday.

In the final encounter, Namibia carried a 4-3 advantage into the fourth quarter before South Africa found a late equaliser to secure a 4-4 draw, leaving the series evenly balanced on 11 October 2026.

Despite missing the opportunity to seal a series victory, Namibia head coach Shayne Cormack expressed pride in her team's resilience, noting that the players demonstrated determination and character across a demanding schedule, with valuable lessons learned for future progress.

Namibia captain Sunelle Ludwig reflected on the physical demands of playing back-to-back matches over three days. She highlighted that while the squad faced late challenges in the final match, the series provided an excellent benchmark to gauge their performance against high-caliber regional opposition.

South Africa head coach Calvin Price praised the overall quality of hockey displayed by both nations, emphasizing that the experience proved invaluable for his developing squad as they continue to build momentum.

South Africa captain Jamie Southgate noted that after a shaky start, her team successfully built momentum in the third and fourth matches to level the contest, describing the 2-2 series result as a fair reflection of the competitive standard of African hockey.

With the Windhoek series concluded, both teams now turn their attention to the 2026 Nkosi Cup, scheduled to take place in Cape Town, South Africa, from 5 to 17 December.