Lintex emerges winners of 2021 Nigeria National Polo Tournament President's Cup

Lintex emerged winners of the President's Cup at the 2021 Nigeria National Polo Tournament after thrashing Keffi Ponys 9-3 in the final of the highest and most coveted trophy of the tournament. Supreme reports that the final of the high-goal, five-chukka game was a one-sided affair from start to finish. Bashir Bashir, undoubtedly the most valuable player of the game, banged in a total of five goals with Abdulmalik Badamasi grabbing a brace of his own. Isa Kwame and Captain Jamilu Mohammed scored a goal each to complete the rout for Lintex.

Lintex Captain, Mohammed, said this makes him feel great that all their efforts and training as a team paid off. It was all about teamwork, coordination and determination. They look forward to putting more work in the next edition of the tournament to ensure that they successfully defend their title. Hon. Ahmed Wadada-led Keffi Ponys managed to score three consolation goals through Wadada himself as well as Aliyu Tijjani and Argentine's Fernando Munaz to cap a miserable night for the Keffi-based side. In other matches, also played on Sunday, Dokaji Farms walloped Malcomines of Jos 11-1 to lift the Legislative Shield, while Nigerian Army defeated BUA/Nasriya 4-2 to emerge winners of the Unity Cup.

The Guards Polo Club is the club to beat anywhere in Nigeria, The patron of Dokaji Farms, Sen. Haliru Dauda-Jika, who doubles as the tournament manager, stressed. In the game of polo, the pony does about 80 per cent of the job. So, it's all about the mounts and players as well. The score could have been worse if he had played with his team but he unfortunately sustained some injuries and had to watch his team's spectacular performance from the sidelines. He said it has been generally interesting and exciting experience throughout the tournament and he think the Guards Polo Club is gradually taking the lead in the game in Nigeria and indeed Africa.

Also, Haske & Williams defeated Sikka Spa by 7-5 and a half goals to win FCT Minister's Cup, while Wu Bassey Barracks defeated Niger Barracks 5-4 to win the COAS Cup. ASI edged Alhusuna 6-5 to win the Guards Challenge trophy. The tournament which galloped off on Nov. 20 came to an end on Saturday at the Guards Polo Club – Nigeria Polo Resort, Asokoro.