One for the Polo Lovers! See Photos from the 2013 African Patron’s Cup Polo Tourney Sponsored by Etisalat

On Sunday, 27th of October the city of Kaduna came alive for the finals for the 2013 African Patron’s Cup Polo Tourney sponsored by Etisalat Nigeria. The annual competition which held at the Fifth Chukker Polo and Country Club saw the Fifth Chukker Polo team emerge as winners!

The tournament which swung into action on Wednesday 16th October 2013 attracted Polo lovers from across Nigeria and beyond. The event was graced by enthusiasts from Kano, Katsina, Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt including Nigeria’s most experienced Polo player, Duwale Baba and internationally – South Africa, Argentina, Spain, Italy and representatives from the Hurlingham Polo Club, UK.

Director, Government and Regulatory Affairs, Etisalat Nigeria, Ibrahim Dikko explained at the grand finale of the tournament that Etisalat was a major sponsor of this years’ game because of the interest Nigerians have shown in the game. “We decided to partner with the organizers of the event for the 2nd year running as part of our sports development initiatives. Etisalat is involved in a number of events as part of our corporate social responsibility, as part of giving back to the people while encouraging sporting activities in Nigeria.”

Check out photos from the event.

Director, Government and Regulatory Affairs, Etisalat Nigeria, Ibrahim Dikko; Former Kaduna State Gov. Senator Ahmed Makarfi and Chairman, Fifth Chukker Polo Club, Kaduna

Representative of Hurlingham Polo Club, UK and President, Fifth Chukker Polo Club, Alh. Ahmed Dasuki

Head, High Value Events and Sponsorship, Etisalat Nigeria, Ebi Atawodi of Etisalat and CEO, The Filmo Group and Deputy President, Housing Finance Professionals Association of Nigeria (HoFPAN), Hajiya Fatima Wali

Polo Player, Abubakar Joda; Director, Government and Regulatory Affairs, Etisalat Nigeria, Ibrahim Dikko and another Player, Lawal Mohammed, during a bike polo game played to mark the completion of the 2013 Africa Patrons Cup Tournament, Sponsored by Etisalat, held at the Fifth Chukker Polo Club, Kaduna recently

Mohammed Babangida

President, Fifth Chukker Polo Club, Alh. Ahmed Dasuki, Son of Late Business man, Alhaji Dantata, Usman Dantata and Mike Peterson of Hurlingham Polo Club, UK

Former Kaduna State Gov. Senator Ahmed Makarfi and Emir of Loma, Alhaji Abubakar Buba

Ayo Olashoju, Lagos Polo Club and Director, Government and Regulatory Affairs, Etisalat Nigeria, Ibrahim Dikko.

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