The National Carnival Polo Games kicked off on the 4th of December at the foremost Guards Polo Resort in Asokoro, Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city.
This year’s tournament will run from the 4th to the 15th of December, promising an exciting experience for both players and spectators. The event is hosting about 28 polo teams to compete for a total of five cups in different categories at this year’s edition.
Meanwhie, Rubicon and Mangal Cement Polo Teams will trade tackles for the prestigious President Cup which is the event’s biggest prize. This year’s tournament, the 2024 is exclusively for Abuja based polo clubs. The fans are excited of the prospect of seeing new talent, experienced talented players and also new horses.
Other top trophies up for grabs include the Legislative Shield, FCT Minister’s Cup, Guards Challenge and Lower Cup that pits equally matched and ambitious teams in a battle royal to decide the winner of the low-goal prize.
The 1st vice president of Abuja Guards Polo Club, Mustapha Junaidu, said the club was set to host a successful 16th National Polo Carnival Tournament.
“I want to use this medium to thank our teeming sponsors and partners, and assure them that they will get value for their investment because the tournament will provide the right atmosphere for their business,” Junaidusaid.
The captain of the Abuja Guards Polo Club, Nasiru Lukat, also affirmed that the event was expected to bring positive energy to Abuja.
“Our pitch is in top shape and the location of the Guards Polo Club remains a tourist delight.Nigeria cultural tours,” he said. “A total of 28 teams will compete for five different cups. All the clubs are Abuja based.”
“We have two teams in the President Cup – Rubicon and Mangal Cement; four teams will compete in the Legislative Shield Cup and eight teams for FCT Minister’s Cup.”
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