Georgian Cup kings, El-Amin Polo Team, are gearing up for a grand 30th-anniversary celebration of their high-goal dominance at the much-anticipated 2025 Kaduna International Polo Tournament, scheduled for mid-October.
El-Amin patron and President of Kaduna Polo Club, Mohammad Babangida, had earlier promised that this year’s edition will be the best-organised in years, featuring more teams, thrilling games, and a re-laid pitch at the Murtala Square venue.
While full details of the anniversary festivities are yet to be disclosed, the team’s storied history – including multiple Georgian Cup triumphs and tournament sponsorships – signals that a glamorous celebration awaits fans and players alike.
Babangida further revealed that extensive preparations have gone into making the 2025 event a landmark in the club’s history, adding that the Ahmadu Yakubu Club House will be alive with activities throughout the 10-day fiesta.
‘It’s a new beginning for Kaduna Polo Club, it’s a new leadership, we have been elected for about a year plus and we have been working, renovating the pitch and putting the facilities in the best shape.’
‘We want to host a unique tournament to showcase the pitch, we want to bring back the glory days of the premier club, Kaduna Polo Club and the most prestigious trophy in Africa, the Georgian Cup,’ he added.
‘We hope to host a special tournament that will celebrate special milestones of the game of Kings in Kaduna and indeed across the country that would help everyone participating. We are on the goodwill of everyone, our sponsors and partners to support us to make this tournament thrilling and memorable, he stated further.
El-Amin Polo Team, Nigeria’s most dominant high-goal side, has carved an unmatched legacy with 15 Georgian Cup titles, while its patron, Mohammad Babangida, boasts 16 victories-15 with El-Amin and one with Kaduna Kakuri in 2000.
The team also made history as the first African side to feature in the Dubai Gold Cup series and Al-Habtoor Cup Challenge. Beyond El-Amin, Babangida has been pivotal in Nigerian polo, captaining the Polo Eagles at the 2011 FIP World Cup in Malaysia.
The 2025 Kaduna Polo Festival promises top prizes including the Emir of Katsina Cup, Imani Cup, and El-Amin Cup.
‘We are in high spirits preparing for the 2025 Kaduna International Polo Tournament. Right now, Kaduna Polo Club is ready as we are expecting lots of new selected cups because there are lots of sponsors that have shown interest in sponsoring our tournament, Gen. Kapeh assured.