With a capacity crowd of spectators in the stands, and on a
hot and humid day, the exciting 2017 Abraka Easter Polo Tournament climaxed with
fanfare. Defending champions, Ashbert
Raiders retained the glittering Patrons Trophy, Just as Aqua Dulcis edged
Ashton Wells to win the Conservation Cup.
Decided over three days at the foremost Abraka Turf &
Country Club Ground in Oria, Abraka, team Ashbert ( Captain Toks Shotimi,
Kabiru Bayo, Jamilu Mohammed and their patron, Prince Albert Esiri), outpaced
Abraka Guards, before beating visiting Port Harcourt Diobu in a round robin
final, to emerge the overall champions of the 2017 Easter Polo fiesta.
T he final games were tied several times and never out of
reach of the three finalists and although emphasis was never much on victories
than friendships and promotion of the king of games. Abraka Guards, (Henry Tobi, Tito Ifejika,
Bello Buba and Tony Isodje) carted runners-up prize, while Port Harcourt Diobu (Tella
Attonni, Adense Oruwariye, Usman Idris and Silas Samuel) finished third.
Earlier Aqua Dulcis
(Henry Tobi, Kabiru Bayo Bello Buba and Tella Attonni) had shone brightly,
turning back rivals, Ashton Wells (Adense Oruwarije, Usman Idris Jamilu
Mohammed and Toks Shotimi in the pacy Conservation Cup final.
Chief host, Prince Esiri who described the event as a mini
tournament hosted to encourage growing interest by Port Harcourt players,
thanks all participants and guests for making the event exciting and memorable,
while promising a much bigger Easter tourney next year.
Former Delta State Deputy Governor, Professor Otuama and
Mrs. Akporaye who gave out the prizes to the winners and the runners-up,
described Abraka Turf & Country Club as a shining example of an individual
effort at projecting the tourism potentials of Delta State and Nigeria
internationally.
The resort is set on several hectares of lush cultivated
tropical gardens for families, couples and individuals offering holiday
accommodation in villas and apartments. Being away from the hustle and bustle
of the business hubs of Nigeria, Abraka Turf and Country Club is the perfect
environment to completely relax or embark on all the adventures this magnificent
region has to offer.
Abraka Turf & Country Club unique combination of
location, country club atmosphere, luxury accommodation and friendly staff,
makes packing your bags to leave this exotic place a great challenge. The Turf
and Country Club, boasts of a breathtaking setting that is surrounded by lush
tropical jungle and bordered by the beautiful River Ethiope.
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