After three weeks of exciting polo experience, the 2025 Lagos International Polo Tournament came to a befitting climax at the Ribadu Polo Ground in Ikoyi, with Lagos based teams and their counterparts from Abuja and Kaduna dominating, reports Solomon Nwoke.
Lagos MSD BabyBear cosponsored by Mayowa Ogunusi and Mohammed Sani Dangote put the host firmly on top harvesting three major prizes, the Low Cup, Silver Cup, and the Chief of Naval Staff Cup in impressive campaign for laurels in the grand finale week of the prestigious polo festival.
Seyi Tinubu powered Lagos STL team had earlier in the second week opened the door to Lagos dominance with a double honour, clinching the Oba of Lagos Cup and the event second most wanted prize, the Chapel Hill Denham Open Cup.
The international polo fiesta that galloped off with 33 teams fortified with top professionals from Argentina, Europe and South Africa, saw the duo of Lagos FK3 Pawa and Lagos MSR BUA teams running out winners in the Governor’s Cup and the Cancer Awareness Bowl to give an unassailable domination.
Elated President of Lagos Polo Club and Chief Host, Olabode Makanjuola who congratulated the Lagos champions for their determination, commitment and sportsmanship throughout the tournament.
“We are glad that we hosted well and finished well as the best performing club in the country, while thanking our visiting friends from other clubs for being part of this historic achievement” the Lagos polo boss added in his closing remarks.
Makanjuola who commended the Tournament Committee for packaging another exciting and memorable Lagos international polo tournament, lauded all the major sponsors, partners and individual benefactors for making the 2025 edition of the glamorous tournament such a huge success.
“The Theme this year, “Lagos the Heartbeat of Polo in Nigeria” captures the essence of our vibrant city as the epicenter of polo. Here in Lagos, tradition, innovation and passion converge tour sport forward, the big boss of Lagos polo enthused.
