Fifth Chukker Polo Club have beaten favourites and former winners, Tila Farms to win the prestigious Usman Dantata Cup, which brought to a thrilling end the first stage of the ongoing Access Bank/UNICEF Charity Shield International Polo Tournament. The Adamu Atta powered Chukkers, who were overlooked by bookmakers before the race galloped off, jumped into the lead from the starting bell, winning their two steam games in a round robin format that pitch four ambitious teams. Dangiwa, who was voted the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the first stage of the charity event, thanked Access Bank Plc for sponsoring UNICEF Charity Shield and dedicated their first Usman Dantata Cup title to orphans and less privileged children across the country. The second stage of the international polo fiesta continues throughout the week with Lagos-based STL team leading the pack for the race for the glittering Access Bank Cup. Campaigns for the UNICEF Cup and the event’s biggest prize, Charity Shield picked up steam yesterday with three championship matches billed to support UNICEF’s charity events aimed at raising more awareness to the plight of vulnerable children across the country.

Source: The Guardian June 14, 2019 04:07 UTC