Kada Stars, Queens Extend Hockey Dominance

Kaduna State has cemented its reputation as Nigeria’s undisputed hockey powerhouse after Kada Stars and Kada Queens continued their remarkable dominance on both the national and West African stages.

The two teams once again underlined their supremacy at the 2026 National Hockey Super League finals, held at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, by successfully defending their respective titles.

Kada Stars retained the men’s crown after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Plateau Tigers, securing an unprecedented fifth consecutive National Hockey Super League title.

In the women’s competition, Kada Queens defeated Plateau Queens 2-0 to lift their fourth successive league trophy, extending an impressive run that has firmly established them as the country’s leading female hockey side.

Earlier this year, both teams also conquered the regional stage by winning the men’s and women’s titles respectively at the 2026 Median HFS West Africa Invitational Challenge Cup in Accra, Ghana.

Their double success further strengthened Kaduna State’s growing reputation as the leading force in West African hockey.

Since the 2023 National Hockey Super League season, Kada Stars and Kada Queens have remained unbeaten champions in their respective divisions, a testament to their consistency, resilience and winning culture.

Kaduna’s influence extends well beyond club competition, with the state continuing to serve as the backbone of Nigeria’s national hockey teams. Currently, eight players in the Nigerian women’s team and 10 players in the men’s national team are products of Team Kaduna, underlining the state’s pivotal role in developing elite hockey talent.

Source: Leadership