Huawei upstaged favourites Mar Air in the final to win the prestigious Access Bank Cup in the ongoing Access Bank UNICEF Charity Shield International Polo Tournament in Kaduna.
The Mohammed Babangida powered Huawei who joined the race for the event’s second biggest trophy, jumped into the lead in the round robin face off after a slim 6-51/2 victory in their opening game decided Monday and held on to earn their first ever Access Bank Cup title.
The Access Bank Cup final was one the most competitive in years as the two teams went neck-to neck till the third chukka of the five chukkas clash, when Huawei came back from three goals down to grab a 5-4 lead with two chukkas to spare.
“This is unbelievable. As late comers nobody gave us a chance, but by sheer determination and the overwhelming support of our fans, we made it to the final and produced a stunning performance that overhauled the defending champions and secured us the glittering Access Bank Cup,” declared Fifth Huawei Captain, Babangida.
Babangida commended Access Bank Plc for providing the Charity Shield platform for the teams to showcase their talents while dedicating their first Access Bank Cup title to the teeming less privileged children across the country, whose plights fired Huawei throughout their victorious campaign.
The internationally acclaimed Access Bank UNICEF Charity Polo tournament which entered its grand finale this weekend had earlier produced its first champion, Fifth Chukker team that defeated Kangimi 3-2 to win the Argentine Ambassador’s Cup.
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