Tuesday 28 February 2012

LAGOS POLO INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT 2012 PRESS CONFERENCE

Organizing committe MTN Lagos Polo Int'l tournament 2012.

The MTN Lagos Polo Tournament, organized by the Lagos Polo Club (LPC), is here again. The tournament was officially declared opened today by the tournaments organizing committee amidst cross-sections of journalists drawn from different media houses. Journalists from the print, Television and electronic media agencies, both local and international, were fully represented. Some of the media outfits present at the media brief are Sliver Bird Television, Channels television, The Nation news paper and Sun newspapers. Others are Unique International magazine, Polonaija, Polo- plus international magazine, Vanguard newspapers amongst others.
L-R: Mrs. Cherry Eromosele(MTN SNR. Mgr. Consumer Marketing) and President of LPC, Mr. Dolapo Akinrele (SAN) 


Mr. Ayo Olashoju, the tournament manager, while speaking to journalists during the press conference, confirmed the participation of foreign Polo players from the U.K, Argentina and South Africa. It would be recalled that last year, 2011, MTN Lagos Polo tournament witnessed participation of Argentine players. According to him, “This year will be different, as more foreign players will feature in the tournament”. The amiable tournament manager is running his third year as the tournament manager due to the success recorded in the past.
Guests and spectators have been advised not to miss any of the matches, as this year’s tourney will be better compare to the past. He also promised that it will not produce any dull moment.
Amongst polo players scheduled to strut the pitch and flaunt their skills are Marcello Pascal (+6), Frankie Menandez (+7), Julio Novillo Astrada(+8) to mention a few. Also, the tournament manager confirmed more participation of female players this year.

L-R: Mr. Dolapo Akerele(LPC President), and Tournament Mgr. Mr. Ayo Olasoju


Addressing the media, MTN senior manager consumer Marketing,
Mrs. Cherry Eromosele, stressed the need for the continuous sponsorship of Polo, as MTN is keen on enriching the lives of its subscribers. Although, the figure for this year’s sponsorship was not publicly declared, the President of LPC, Mr. Dolapo Akerele(SAN), thanked MTN for its unflinching and continued support to the game of Polo in Nigeria.
Capt. Lagos Polo Club, Mr. Mustapher Fashinro


The tournament low goal category begins tomorrow 29th of February and will run through the 4th of March, while the high goal is scheduled between 7th to 11th of March.

Thursday 23 February 2012

LAGOS POLO CLUB: Ibadan Polo tournament 2012 in retrospect.

LAGOS POLO CLUB: Ibadan Polo tournament 2012 in retrospect.: LR: Joseph Odika( publisher Poloplus Mag), Prof. Jide Owoeye(Chairman Leadcity University) & Arch. Muyiwa Ige. The Ibadan polo tournamen...

Ibadan Polo tournament 2012 in retrospect.

LR: Joseph Odika( publisher Poloplus Mag), Prof. Jide Owoeye(Chairman Leadcity University) & Arch. Muyiwa Ige.

The Ibadan polo tournaments has come and gone,leaving behind good memories of sweet victories and gallant lost.One thing the Ibadan polo players will not forget so soon, is the Ade Alakija memorial Cup which they lost to Lagos tastee pot riders team which was made up of, Mayowa Ogunusi,Kwame Isa, Abdulmumuni musa and Bashir Ibrahim. Ibadan datade spider finished as runner up of Ade Alakija Memorial cup. The team was made up of the quartet of Adeoye Ajibade Glory Ubano, Jamilu Umar and Edozie Onwuli.
BUA TEAM (WINNERS OF ROTIMI CUP)

ADE ALAKIJA CUP was established to immortalize the late past President of Ibadan polo club, Late Ade Alakija who died three years ago. Ade will be remembered for his goodwill to mankind and his love for polo.

In the high goal category, the kano teams lived up to their expectations by clearing all the cups. Kano Bua which comprised Tata Ali kura, Shehi Rabiu, Ado Ismail and Ibrahim Abdul won the Prestigeous Rotimi Cup. Also, the runner up forn the same cup was the Kano Pompai team which was made up of Khalilhalifa, Yusuf Danmasani, Bashir Dantata and Farouk Ibrahim.

The Ibadan Cup was also won by another Kano team. This time it was Kano Titans. The team comprised Jamilu Umar, Ibrahim Abdul, Yusuf Katako and Halifa Ibrahim.
The Ibadan cup was presented by the President of the Nigerian Polo Association, Tomi Asuni, Rotimi cup was presented by Gen. Rotimi, and Ade Alakija cup was presented by Wili.
Some of the dignitaries who graced the events are Jide Owoeye,Chairman board of trustess Leadcity University,Mr. Muyiwa Ige(Chairman Spider Cafe and lounge),Mr. Dapo Lam Adesina (Commissional for Sports Oyo State)to mention a few.

For full story of the prestigious Ibadan polo tournament 2012 look out for POLOPLUS INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE. COMING OUT SOON!!!!!