In a show of talent and strategic nous, STL Polo Membership, captained by Seyi Tinubu, who additionally serves as its patron, emerged triumphant within the Moniepoint Cup on the 2024 Abuja Nationwide Carnival Polo Event, delivering a sterling efficiency to the admiration of polo fanatics that converged for the pulsating recreation.

The Abuja Carnival Polo Event has lengthy been recognised as a premier occasion, mixing the class of polo with Nigeria’s vibrant cultural heritage.

With Moniepoint’s gold sponsorship, this yr’s match reached new heights, providing an enhanced expertise for gamers, visitors, and the broader group.

The tourney which happened from 4th – fifteenth December on the Abuja Guards Polo Membership, attracted high-profile visitors, company leaders, and polo fanatics from throughout Nigeria and past. The match showcased the very best of Nigerian polo with 18 groups vying for honours whereas selling social connections and cultural alternate.

A particular function of the match —the Moniepoint Cup—noticed STL Polo locked in an intense battle with Rubicon, a match that epitomized the uncooked ardour and technical excellence of high-goal polo. With a last rating of 8-5.5, STL Polo demonstrated why they’re thought of an rising pressure within the Nigerian polo panorama.

Simon Prado stood out as a tactical maestro, his sharp gamesmanship turning the tide for STL Polo after the second chukker. With Seyi Tinubu offering exemplary management, his teammates—Yasin Amusan and Kwame Isa— additionally delivered to offer STL the Moneipoint Cup.

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Rubicon’s lineup—that includes Mujahid Sirika, Abdurrahman Sirika, Abdulmalik Badamasi captain, and Idris Badamasi—proved to be worthy opponents, pushing STL Polo to their limits with their resilience and tactical method ensured that each chukker was a battle of wits and horsemanship.

Managing Director of Moniepoint Microfinance Financial institution, Babatunde Olofin expressed satisfaction in supporting an occasion that displays Nigeria’s sporting spirit and excellence.

“The Abuja Nationwide Carnival Polo Event embodies the dedication and dedication of sportsmanship, and dedication, aligning seamlessly with our mission to energy goals, foster grit, and encourage success. We’re thrilled to associate with the Abuja Guards Polo Membership to champion the wealthy heritage of polo, a sport of kings, whereas advancing our aim of driving monetary inclusion and creating alternatives for progress and prosperity,” he stated.

Represented by Okechukwu Eke and Efemena Ogie, Olofin highlighted how Moniepoint’s imaginative and prescient extends past conventional banking to creating significant experiences that bridge various communities. By linking finance with sport, Moniepoint goals to showcase how digital innovation can remodel elite areas into platforms for broader societal affect. “On the intersection of finance and sport, we see a robust alternative to unite communities, rejoice cultural excellence, and foster financial progress,” Olofin added.

In line with him, “Our options have been pivotal in shaping an inclusive monetary providers panorama, and we stay devoted to reimagining these areas—making them extra clear, accessible, and economically transformative.”

Different visitors on the recreation embrace: Maj Gen. Adamu Laka, chairman of the Nigerian Military Polo Affiliation (NAPA); Tony Isodje, previous captain of the Port Harcourt Polo membership; Abdullahi Ibrahim, president Guards Polo Membership; Sardaunan Dutse, Nasiru Haladu Danu, Baba Hassan, Umar Aliyu, Secretary, Abuja Guards Polo Membership, and CSP Usman Abdullahi Machika, chairman of the Nigeria Police Polo Affiliation.

Moniepoint is Nigeria’s main monetary establishment serving to 10 million companies and people entry seamless funds, banking, credit score, and enterprise administration instruments.