As the countdown for the resumption of the national tour reaches its feverish height, the Nigerian polo fraternity is waiting with bated breath for the polo tour to move up north and the buzz is already underway for the pilgrimage to Zaria.
As the first tournament that gallops off the second leg of the glamorous national polo tour, the Zaria event is guaranteed to be the most exciting and highly competitive with lots of fans.
Zaria polo Captain, Faruk Dokaji confirmed Zaria polo Tournament will be held this year, and said the Tournament Committee is working on all fronts to deliver one of the most exciting and memorable Zaria in years.
“The big news from Zazzau Kingdom is that the much anticipated 2023Zaria polo tournament will certainly be held this year by Insha Allah. Already arrangements are in top year and in the next few days, the management will announce the tournament dates.” Dokaji declared.
Billed for its traditional Queen Elizabeth Road Polo Ground venue, the weeklong event that usually attracts teams from around the country, is a must attend as most of the big names in Nigerian polo are expected to showcase their skills.
Zaria polo is all about the Royal Signal Cup, the tournament biggest and one of the most wanted polo prizes in the country. The allure for the title comes from the fact that the winner of this prestigious prize is crowned the king of Zaria polo.
