Seven-Way Strike Force: Kada Warriors' Preseason Triumph Built on Unprecedented Goal-Scoring Democracy

By; Zakari Haruna Isah

KANO, Nigeria – While the gleaming NFF Preseason Trophy will take pride of place in their cabinet, the most telling statistic for the Kada Warriors may not be their perfect record, but their scoring chart. In a remarkable shared responsibility, seven different players finished as the team's joint-top scorers, unveiling a multi-faceted attacking threat that will worry defences across the Nigerian National League.

The champions did not rely on a single talisman. Instead, they unleashed a wave of goal-scoring talent, with Haruna Abubakar, Muwafaq Sadiq, Philemon Arthur, Abdulsalam Abdulsalam, Nazim Amokachi, Israel Williams, and Debo Fashanu all finishing the campaign with two goals apiece.

This "scoring by committee" approach was the backbone of their dominance. From Muwafaq Sadiq's gritty winner in the tournament opener to Nazim Amokachi's final-opening strike, and from Debo Fashanu's clutch comeback goal to Adoga Joshua's spectacular bicycle kick in the final, the Warriors proved they could strike decisively from any position on the pitch.

"The data is a coach's dream," said one analyst close to the team. "How do you set up to stop Kada? Man-mark Haruna 'Guti' Abubakar, and Philemon Arthur will find space. Focus on your penalty box, and Muhd Sani Veron will punish you from a free-kick. They are unpredictable and relentless."

The numbers tell a story of a perfectly balanced machine. The seven joint-top scorers accounted for 14 of the team's 23 goals, with additional strikes coming from defenders, set-pieces, and midfielders like David Sylvester. 

This collective potency meant that even on an off-day for one or two attackers, the Warriors always had another source of goals.

The system is fueled by creativity, masterminded by Haruna Abubakar, who topped the charts not just in goals but also with a tournament-high four assists. His connection with the diverse forward line was a recurring theme, providing for headers, tap-ins, and thunderous finishes alike.

As the dust settles in Kano, the message from the Kada Warriors camp is clear. They are not a one-man army. They are a unified strike force, and their resounding preseason success suggests that in the upcoming NNL season, the goals and the victories will be coming from everywhere.