The 2014 Lagos polo international tournament rounded up yesterday in a compromising situation as the club's battle ground continued it's make shift position, once again, due to weather condition. While the match between Ironclad 5thchukker vs Lagos Auden/Delaney continued in the Ajah Imeko ground, owned by Femi Otudeko, guest were chilling at the Ribadu ground of the Lagos polo club to witness the cup presentation and the closing ceremony of the 2014 Lagos international polo tournament which had MTN and Guaranty trust bank as its major sponsors amidst other numerous sponsors.
The tournament was a good outing for the lagos teams as they claimed most of the titles, especially the highest celebrated cup of the tournament, the Majekodunmi cup. Ironclad Fifth Chukker beat city rivals Lagos Auden/Delaney 13-11 to the Majekodunmi Cup, while Lagos Goodfellows also won the Low Cup.
The tournament was a good outing for the lagos teams as they claimed most of the titles, especially the highest celebrated cup of the tournament, the Majekodunmi cup. Ironclad Fifth Chukker beat city rivals Lagos Auden/Delaney 13-11 to the Majekodunmi Cup, while Lagos Goodfellows also won the Low Cup.
The Majek Cup match which took place at the Brightwater saw fierce challenge from the Delaney team whose hope to claim their second title was dashed having won the independence Cup last Friday by beating T.J Dantata's Kano Titans.
The First face of the tournament saw the Lagos 5th chukker claimed the Open Cup, while Lagos Unity Polo won the Dansa cup.
However, the Ibadan teams showed up another disappointing outing as they could not bag any title. "we shall work on our flaws" said Koyin Owoeye, Captain of Ibadan Polo club, who also attributed their poor performances to lack of polo players.
The 2014 Lagos international polo tournament also saw first timers like, Olugbile Halloway, Seyi Oyinlola having their first ever encounter on the polo field. "I am in at last said Olugbile who has waited anxiously to see himself play during the tournament. The tournaments also put up an evening of relaxation and entertainment. Many guest will talk about it four years to come as they were thrilled to a night out of music, comedy, fashion and performances from artists like, Harry Song, Lynxx, Wiz Kid, Kacee and M.I. It was indeed a star studded event.
The First face of the tournament saw the Lagos 5th chukker claimed the Open Cup, while Lagos Unity Polo won the Dansa cup.
However, the Ibadan teams showed up another disappointing outing as they could not bag any title. "we shall work on our flaws" said Koyin Owoeye, Captain of Ibadan Polo club, who also attributed their poor performances to lack of polo players.
The 2014 Lagos international polo tournament also saw first timers like, Olugbile Halloway, Seyi Oyinlola having their first ever encounter on the polo field. "I am in at last said Olugbile who has waited anxiously to see himself play during the tournament. The tournaments also put up an evening of relaxation and entertainment. Many guest will talk about it four years to come as they were thrilled to a night out of music, comedy, fashion and performances from artists like, Harry Song, Lynxx, Wiz Kid, Kacee and M.I. It was indeed a star studded event.
Obafemi Otudeko of The Chukkers was voted as the MVP of the
prestigious Majek Cup, while Maya, from the stable of the Ironclad was adjudged
the best playing pony was given to Maya from the stables of the champions.
Other sponsors of the 2014 Lagos International polo tournament are: Veuve Clicquot, Union Bank, Chapel Hill & Denham, UBS, Unity
Bank, Caverton Group, Dansa Foods Ltd/Dangote, Southern Sun Hotel, Smooth FM,
Beat FM, Delaney, Total, Polo Limited, Sony, Powerhorse and Avion Continental
Group are co-sponsors.
-Joseph Odika
