The GTCO Lagos International Polo Tournament makes a return after 24 months, with 30 teams vying for honours in four major cup titles.
The teams would compete for honours in four major cups categories: Silver Cup, Lagos Low Cup, Open Cup and the event’s biggest prize, the Majekodunmi Cup respectively.
For the first time, the event would be decided over three weeks from February 8 (today) to 27, with eight teams jostling for the Open Cup from February 8 to 13.
The Majekodunmi Cup holds from February 14 to 20, with five teams from Abuja, Kano, Jos and host Lagos battling for the top prize, while 17 teams from across the country will battle for honours in the Low Cup and the Silver Cup respectively from February 22 to 27.
Six other prizes: the Oba of Lagos Cup, Adedapo Ojora Memorial Cup, Italian Ambassador’s Cup, Independence Cup, Lagos Heritage Cup and Chief of Naval Cup are also on offer during the fiesta reputed as the oldest polo tournament in the country, dating back to the early 1900s.
“It’s going to be three weeks of thrilling polo experience for our esteemed sponsors, partners and lovers of the noble game,” Tournament Manager, Seyi Oyinlola disclosed at a press conference in Lagos on Monday.
Oyinlola, who commended GTBank, the main sponsors, stated that having gained reputation as the biggest polo tournament in West Africa, the Lagos Polo Club looked forward to delivering great values for the sponsors and participants during the event.
Polo captain, Rotimi Makanjuela, who gave a breakdown of the teams, added that professional players from Argentina, United Kingdom, South Africa, and professional umpires would feature in the tournament.
Polo Club president, Ayo Olashoju, stated that the club was rejuvenated with the continuous infrastructural upgrade stressing that the entire club had been primed for safety of players and horses in line with international standards.
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