PixesFrom The Kaduna International Polo 2011 Tournament

EL- AMIN RETAINS GEORGIAN CUP

Kaduna EL-AMIN retained the Georgian Cup in the Kaduna International Polo 2011 Tournament which took place between the 12^th and 19^th 2011. It defeated its opponent, RUBICON by 13 – 7 goals to lift the most prestigious Polo trophy in Africa. EL-AMIN has won the cup six consecutive times and three different times in the past making nine times in all.

EL-Amin receiving the Georgian Cup from the Lamido of Adamawa, Alhaji Barkindo Aliyu Musdapha

A CHAT WITH USMAN SAHAD

After the incident that took place between the Secretary to the Nigeria Polo Federation, Ahmed Baba Kyari and the Secretary to the Yola Polo Club,Usman Sahad on the 19^th of November 2011 at the Kaduna Polo Club/NPF Players meeting in the Club House, Unique International Magazine could not get to speak to both warring parties due to the charged atmosphere.

AMINA AND IBRAHIM TIE THE KNOT

It was a big celebration in Kaduna, the Kaduna State capital in Northern  Nigeria when a young couple, Amina Biu and Ibrahim Olaiya Okurinmetta Ajibulu tied the knot in an elaborate wedding to seal their seven years of courtship.

LIFAYA OUT PLAYS LODIGIANI

The Lifaya Palace Hotel Polo Team has won the Shehu  Yar Adua Cup by defeating  the Lodigiani Polo Team by 4-1 in the Kaduna International Polo 2011 Tournament. The winning team is made up of no. 

Ismaila Yar' Adua (Captain)

KADUNA POLO 2011 IN ACTION

KADUNA POLO 2011 TOURNAMENT

The 2011 edition of the Kaduna International Polo Tournament commenced on the 11^th of November, 2011.

The yearely event has a lot of polo teams from Kaduna, Katsina, Jos, Port Harcourt, Bauchi. A total of thirty one teams are in Kaduna for the tournament taking place through the week. Over five hundred ponies (horses) are playing in the tourney.

The teams include the current Georgian Cup holders and National Champions, El-Amin and Georgian Cup contenders Rubicon. The Emir of Katsina Cup is contended for by Kaduna Dee Bee Farms owned by veteran Polo Play, Dawule Baba (a.k.a Teacher).

THE EL-AMIN / RUBICON HORSE BATTLE

The match between the national (Nigeria) Polo Champions and Kaduna Georgian Cup holders, EL-AMIN Polo team and the contenders for the cup, Rubicon turned out to be a though nut to  crack.

The encounter started with a 3 goals point to the Rubicon as a result of their lower handicap. Their total team handicap was 13 goals while the Champions, EL-AMIN’s total handicap was 16 goals.

Rubicon seized the opportunity of the difference in goal in having a lead as they scored more goals and the scores rose to 6-3, 8-5, and 10-6 in favour of Rubicon.

TURKISH NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATION

The Turkish Embassy in Nigeria held its National Day reception at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, the capital of Nigeria on the 31^st of October, 2011.

THE NIGERIAN AIR FORCE GAMES 2011

The 7^th edition of the Nigerian Air Force Games took place between the 29^th of October and 4^th of November 2011 at the U. J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar, the capital of Cross River State of Nigeria.

KADUNA GOLF CLUB HONOURS AYUBA

Honourable John Ayuba, the Commissioner for Finance in Kaduna State of Nigeria was on Saturday 12^th November 2011 honoured by the Kaduna Golf Club.

THE MINT INTRODUCES NEW INVESTMENT PROGRAMME… MD/CEO

INTERVIEW WITH MR. EHI OKOYONMOH, THE MANAGING DIRECTOR/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF NIGERIAN SECURITY PRINTING AND MINTING PLC IN HIS OFFICE AT THE HEADQUARTERS IN ABUJA-FCT.

(Q)    How would you describe Ehi Okoyonmoh?

(A)     I am the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria Security Printing and Minting PLC. I am an average regular normal person who tries to live life to the fullest and thank God for it.