Kaduna to Host 2026 International Polo Tournament Starting October 15.

For the first time in its 106-year history, the Kaduna International Polo Tournament will be contested over ten days, organisers announced.

Mohammad Babangida, president of the Kaduna Polo said the expanded format will feature foreign professionals from Argentina, Europe and South Africa, plus Nigeria’s leading patrons and players. He added that the organising committee introduced several innovations to make it a good value for money and time for sponsors, special guests and thousands of polo fans and tourists.

“The tournament committee has gone the extra mile to build in some notable innovations that would deliver good value for money and time to our esteemed sponsors, special guests, and thousands of polo buffs and tourists who will be part of the grand festival,” Babangida said.

General Kapeh Kazir, vice president and chairman of the organising committee said teams will vie for major prizes including the Georgian Cup, the Emir of Katsina Cup, the Imani Cup and the EL‑Amin Cup. Subsidiary trophies at stake include the General Hassan Katsina Cup, Sardauna Cup, Kere Ahmed Cup, Shehu Kangiwa Cup, Musa Yar’Adua Cup, Dangote Cup and the Argentine Ambassador Cup.

Top clubs are expected from Lagos, Kano, Ibadan, Zaria, Sokoto, Abuja, Keffi, Bauchi, Minna, Jos, Yola, Port Harcourt and Maiduguri, as well as more than 15 Kaduna-based teams.

Preparations will culminate with the traditional cheque-presentation night, where corporate sponsors, state governments, partners and individual donors pledge their support to ensure it is a memorable festival celebrating the Georgian Trophy and other top prizes.

Source - https://dailytrust.com/2026-kaduna-international-polo-tournament-gallops-off-october-15/