In light of the new wave of talent springing up from the north-western state, Goal explores what Kaduna has going for it in terms of scouting
It is not unusual to find a particular region dominate a sporting discipline. You can always count on graceful, supple ebony bounding over the finish line at the Olympics, especially in middle and long distance track events, draped after in red and green and yellow. However, this tale of East African athletic dominance differs from the extraordinary footballing record of Kaduna State in that there are significant topographical advantages.
The capital of the Old Northern Region lacks the dizzying peaks of the Jos Plateau, and in terms of prevailing climate, it is closer to the desert Harmattan from the Sahara.