Lintex emerge winners of President’s Cup at national polo tourney

Lintex emerged winners of the President’s Cup at the 2021 Nigeria National Polo Tournament after thrashing Keffi Ponys 9-3 in the final of the highest and most coveted trophy of the tournament. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the final of the high-goal, five-chukka game was a one-sided affair from start to finish. […]

Lintex emerged winners of the President’s Cup at the 2021 Nigeria National Polo Tournament after thrashing Keffi Ponys 9-3 in the final of the highest and most coveted trophy of the tournament.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the final of the high-goal, five-chukka game was a one-sided affair from start to finish.

Hon. Ahmed Wadada-led Keffi Ponys managed to score three consolation goals through Wadada himself as well as Aliyu Tijjani and Argentine’s Fernando Munaz to cap a miserable night for the Keffi-based side.

In other matches, also played on Sunday, Dokaji Farms walloped Malcomines of Jos 11-1 to lift the Legislative Shield, while Nigerian Army defeated BUA/Nasriya 4-2 to emerge winners of the Unity Cup.

 “The Guards Polo Club is the club to beat anywhere in Nigeria, The patron of Dokaji Farms, Sen. Haliru Dauda-Jika, who doubles as the tournament manager, stressed.

Also, Haske & Williams defeated Sikka Spa by 7-5 and a half goals to win FCT Minister’s Cup, while Wu Bassey Barracks defeated Niger Barracks 5-4 to win the COAS Cup.

ASI edged Alhusuna 6-5 to win the Guards Challenge trophy.

The tournament which galloped off on Nov. 20 came to an end on Saturday at the Guards Polo Club – Nigeria Polo Resort, Asokoro. (NAN)