Ajimobi, Aregbesola add glamour to Ibadan int’l Polo tourney

The presence of Oyo state Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi and his Osun State counterpart, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola brought glamour to the Ibadan International Polo Tournament that ended last Sunday in the ancient city town.
Senator Ajimobi, who was visibly excited, came to the MTN sponsored polo tourney dressed in a green polo shirt, black cap and a canvass to complement the unique occasion.
The governor could almost pass for one of the royal-blood polo players on the pitch even as his  Osun colleague,  Aregbesola, who was named “The Governor of The Year” in Nigeria on the same day,  dressed in kaftan and participated in the presentation of plagues to winners.
However, the Ade Alakija Cup was won by Ibadan Briclinks as Brigadier General Rotimi Cup went to Kano Susplan.
Also, the Ibadan Shoreline Cup, which featured one of the greatest rivalries in the tournament ran through three matches within three days to produce the eventual winners- Kano Titans.The Titans defeated Lagos Shoreline through a sudden-death-goal to end the tourney in a grand style.
Ogbeni Aregbesola during his closing remarks noted that:”Polo is the new favourite past time for Nigeria’s wealthiest folks. I will like to thank MTN for its sponsorship of sports in Nigeria. I told the Events Manager of MTN, Eniola Bamgboye that the communication outfit has attracted a goodwill to itself through the sponsorship of various sporting events in the country. This benefits are more than financial rewards or cash returns on investments.”
He noted that the sponsorship of these various sporting events has made the MTN a unique brand among other competitors.
Meanwhile, Senator Ajimobi equally promised to sponsor a cup in the future tournament ;thus calling the Ibadan Club management to furnish him with the details of sponsoring such tournament.
It would be recalled that this tournament was the first polo tourney in MTN’s sporting calendar while the next event will take place in Lagos this month of February.