The just concluded 2023 Yola international polo tournament was grand in all fronts. From the crowded stands loaded with first class traditional rulers to the
pulsating games, the sensational display of supremacy by defending champions, Jos Malcomines, the prestigious event was indeed grand.
“It’s unbelievable. I couldn’t describe the first time we won so I don’t know how to put this one into words,” Malcomines patron Laushi said. “It’s an amazing feeling and I’m just so proud of all the boys. It’s a huge honour.
Special Guest of Honour, Governor Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State who arrived at the event in his polo jersey, pledged his administration would continue to partner Yola polo Club to greater heights, congratulated the winners and urged losers to prepare better ahead of the 2024 edition of the polo festival.
“I want to thank the good people of Adamawa, all the players and polo buffs for their loyalty to the event and for making the Yola international polo tournament one of the biggest and the most exciting polo festivals in the country and indeed Africa,” the NSK polo Patron added.
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