5TH CHUKKER ACCESS BANK UNICEF CHARITY SHIELD 2012

From May 23rd-27th & May 31st-June 3rd, 2012, the city of Kaduna will once again become a beehive of activities, as polo action will resume at fifth chukker lawns, for another edition of the Unicef Charity shield international tournament. Top Nigerian and international players will clash mallets with one another in the quest for supremacy.
The media personnel of fifth chukker, Billy Zack, in his words, said there will be a press conference in view of the tournament next week in Lagos. Date and time is yet to be confirmed as at the time this story was edited.

Ibadan Polo tournament 2012 in retrospect.

The Ibadan polo tournaments has come and gone,leaving behind good memories of sweet victories and gallant lost.One thing the Ibadan polo players will not forget so soon, is the Ade Alakija memorial Cup which they lost to Lagos tastee pot riders team which was made up of, Mayowa Ogunusi,Kwame Isa, Abdulmumuni musa and Bashir Ibrahim. Ibadan datade spider finished as runner up of Ade Alakija Memorial cup. The team was made up of the quartet of Adeoye Ajibade Glory Ubano, Jamilu Umar and Edozie Onwuli.

ADE ALAKIJA CUP was established to immortalize the late past President of Ibadan polo club, Late Ade Alakija who died three years ago. Ade will be remembered for his goodwill to mankind and his love for polo.

In the high goal category, the kano teams lived up to their expectations by clearing all the cups. Kano Bua which comprised Tata Ali kura, Shehi Rabiu, Ado Ismail and Ibrahim Abdul won the Prestigeous Rotimi Cup. Also, the runner up forn the same cup was the Kano Pompai team which was made up of Khalilhalifa, Yusuf Danmasani, Bashir Dantata and Farouk Ibrahim.

The Ibadan Cup was also won by another Kano team. This time it was Kano Titans. The team comprised Jamilu Umar, Ibrahim Abdul, Yusuf Katako and Halifa Ibrahim.
The Ibadan cup was presented by the President of the Nigerian Polo Association, Tomi Asuni, Rotimi cup was presented by Gen. Rotimi, and Ade Alakija cup was presented by Wili.
Some of the dignitaries who graced the events are Jide Owoeye,Chairman board of trustess Leadcity University,Mr. Muyiwa Ige(Chairman Spider Cafe and lounge),Mr. Dapo Lam Adesina (Commissional for Sports Oyo State)to mention a few.

For full story of the prestigious Ibadan polo tournament 2012, look out for POLOPLUS INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE. COMING OUT SOON!!!!!