Katsina is agog with excitement ahead of this weekend’s opening of MTN Katsina Polo carnival.   Hyped as the biggest Polo event in years, it will go down memory lane as the most exciting and competitive polo event in the country.

Scheduled to hold at the legendary Usman Nagogo Polo Grounds in Katsina, the tournament will attract all the big names of the Nigerian polo association for a competitive and exciting event.    It is confirmed that the tournament will have the presence of, President Muhammadu Buhari as the Special Guest of Honour. He would be accompanied by His Royal Highness, Emir of Katsina and Life President of the Nigerian Polo Association, Alhaji Abdulmumuni Kabir Usman.

The Katsina Polo fiesta enjoys the solid backing of ICT giant, MTN Nigeria. According to MTN’s General Manager, Consumer Marketing, Richard Iweanoge, who confirmed the readiness of the company as sponsors in Katsina this year, MTN will continue to promote the noble game of polo and sports generally in the country.

“The game of polo requires purpose, focus, consistency and precision. These attributes are symbolic of MTN’s distinctive approach to adding values to lives through initiatives like the polo game.” He said.

Katsina Polo Club Captain, Prince Umar Kabir in his response to MTN’s gesture, thanked the ICT Company for its commitment and support for the noble game. According to him, the glamorous annual festival is guaranteed to continually maintain its prime rating and become increasingly popular in the years to come.

Revered as the ‘Home of Nigerian Polo’, MTN/Katsina’2016 attracts a record line up of popular Nigerian polo teams.   They would be complemented with the participation of renowned international players from Europe, Argentina and South Africa.