There is an air of optimism blowing around the foremost Ribadu Road ground of Lagos Polo Club, as the club began a gradual preparations for the 2020 edition of the Captain’s Cup tournament.
Captain’s Cup is one of the oldest tournaments hosted by the Lagos Polo Club annually exclusively for its playing members.
Polo Royals reliably gathered that the Captain’s Cup to be decided over two weekends of top polo action is slated to gallop off from December 19-27, 2020.
Preserved exclusively for playing members of the club, the Captain’ Cup traditionally formed part of the club’s tournaments to prepare Lagos players and their ponies ahead of the national tournaments against their counterparts from Kano, Ibadan, Kaduna and lately Port Harcourt.
“The Lagos Polo Club has totally changed in every aspect… from the turf to the hospitality lounges.” Speaking on the enthusiasm of members ahead of the clubs tournaments, Tournament Manager, Seyi Oyinlola said the conditions are good for great polo.
“The club looks more like the Lords Club in England than what you will see anywhere in Africa. Apart from the venue, we are also primed to host a record team and up to 1,000 horses here. We cannot wait to see our players in action on this pitch,” he enthused.
