Both finals that were decided before a capacity crowd at the
foremost Kangimi Resort in Kaduna saw Fifth Chukker scoring three quick goals
in the opening chukka and go all the way for another Access Bank Cup title.
In contrast, the UNICEF Cup finals was a tense back and
forth clash that went all the way to the final chukka before Tata Ali Kura
pulled away Intershelter with two late goals against their resilience Sublime
opponents, to separate the winners.
The grand finale stage of the international tournament has
raised over 100 million in funds to support UNICEF projects for vulnerable
children and the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Kaduna State and its environs, promises
to be more exciting as nine equally match teams vie for honours.
Three teams, including many times champions, Access Bank
team, last year finalist, Malcomines and Barbedos jostling for the event
biggest prize, the Charity Shield, while six ambitious teams would lock in a
trench war for the Usman Dantata Cup. Major highlight of the opening stage of
the annual charity event this year, was undoubtedly the Children Day
celebration with the First Lady of Kaduna State, Hajia Aisha Ummi el-Rufai as
the Mother of the Day.
The First Lady, who celebrated the Children Day with school
pupils from selected school around Kaduna, thumbs up the partners for using the
Access Bank UNICEF Charity Shield polo platform to enhance the educational and
health wellbeing of children in a most special way.
“There is an important need for both private and public sectors
to do a lot more in support of the Nigerian child, particularly the orphans and
vulnerable children to enable them look forward to a better tomorrow,” the
Kaduna State First Lady added.
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