The NPA Katsina Polo Tournament 2026 is underway at the Sir Usman Nagogo Polo Ground in Katsina, with competitive encounters, narrow margins and early drama setting the tone for the days ahead.
The NPA Katsina Polo Tournament 2026 got underway today with an opening round that delivered competitive polo, narrow margins and plenty of early drama at the Sir Usman Nagogo Polo Ground in Katsina. The first fixture in the Wazirin Katsina Cup saw KD SKK take on GILASO ISMANAF in a closely contested encounter where neither side was willing to give much away. From the opening chukker to the fourth, the contest remained finely balanced, but GILASO ISMANAF managed to hold on to a slender advantage and eventually secured a 4-3.5 victory, winning by just half a goal.
The day's second match followed a similarly dramatic pattern as 1010MBY faced Zaria Kuyambana. Both teams fought hard for control, but 1010MBY held their nerve to emerge 4.5-4 winners, making it another contest decided by the narrowest of margins. Rainfall added another layer to the opening-day atmosphere, while the final fixture, a highly anticipated General Hassan Cup clash between KT Aldusar and KN Sagad Farm, was rescheduled due to safety concerns, bringing the day's competitive action to an earlier close.
With the opening two matches separated by just half a goal, day one has already set the tone for what promises to be a fiercely contested tournament. The battle for silverware is only beginning, but the margins are already tight, the competition is already intense and Katsina has made its statement: the NPA Katsina Polo Tournament 2026 is officially underway.