9 March 2011
Lagos Linetrale Trafigura was the toast of Lagos polo fans as the team ran home with the highly coveted MTN-sponsored Majekodunmi Cup and the Independence Cup.
In the star match of the day, the hard fighting Fifth Chukker led by Adamu Atta lost 9-13 to the highly determined Lagos LinetraleTrafigura to pick up the highly coveted trophy.
Kaduna Fifth Chukker could not re-enact the form that saw them triumph over Lagos MRS in the group game.
The Lagos Linetrale Trafigura team which also went home with the Independence Cup, paraded such stars as: Mustapha Fasinro, Damian Duncan, Frankic Menendez and Marcelo Pascal.
Speaking during the post match interview the team captain, Mustapha Fasinro commended the opposition and tagged the finals as the best he has ever taken part in.
“This is a trophy we have always longed for and winning it today is a moment I will always cherish for years to come,” said a highly elated Fasinro.
For the Lagos Open Cup, the titanic battle between Lagos Tavia Trojan and Kano Titans ended with the later losing by 81/2-10. The Lagos Tavia team include had the likes of Ayo Olashoju, Jorge Ceinedes, Martin Tassara and the captain, Kunle Tinubu.
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