The much awaited 2021 Kano International Polo Tournament will gallop-off in grand style from September 11 at the foremost Usman Dantata Polo Ground in Bompai, Kano.
Kano Polo Vice captain, Syuddi Abdulahi who disclosed this to Daily Trust on Sunday stated that the decision to stage the tournament was taken at a well-attended meeting of the management Committee of the foremost Polo Club.
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Our Correspondent also gathered that unlike previous years when the fiesta was decided over two stages, this year’s tournament would be a straight ten days of exciting competition.
It will last from September 11 to September 19 with the big names in the game of Kings playing.
Innovations introduced to spice up the tournament include the Emir of Bichi Cup and the well-deserved elevation of the Dantata Cup as the tournament’s biggest prize on offer.
Other major prizes on offer during the fiesta include the glittering Dangote Cup, the MRS Cup, the ever-vibrant, Usman Dantata Cup, Audu Lukat Cup, the Muhammadu Sanusi Cup, the Murtala Mohammed Cup, among other awards to deserving players who distinguished themselves.
The Chairman of Nigerian Polo Association, Tajudeen Dantata who is also the Captain Kano Polo Club said the management is working in conjunction with sponsors and other stakeholders to host a memorable tournament this year.
“The level of team interest is inspiring and we look forward to watching the competition unfold in what promises to be the most exciting high-goal season ever,” he stated.
