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Ibadan Durante Wins Lagos International Polo Tournament, 2024 Silver Cup

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Ibadan Durante Wins Lagos International Polo Tournament, 2024 Silver Cup—-As Lagos Polo Tournament climaxed with the 2024 Silver Cup, Ibadan Durante on Sunday emerged  winners in a fiercely contested final match on Sunday.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the five-member Ibadan Durante team defeated the Kano MSR sponsored by BUA Group 7 1/2 – 4.

The 2024 Lagos International polo tournament Silver Cup which is the 120th edition, was sponsored by Coronation Group Ltd, and had its grand finale at the Lagos Polo Club, SW Ikoyi, Lagos.

The Coronation Group Limited sponsored prestigious Lagos polo fiesta that marked its 120th anniversary, galloped with fanfare on Feb. 13 and ended on Feb. 18, at the historic Lagos Polo Club, Ribadu Road.

The well attended tournament had a record 14 teams from across all the major polo centres in the country that campaigned for honours in which Ibadan Durante emerged as the overall winners

 

Rita Alakija, Captain of Ibadan Durante, (M) , with cup as winners of Lagos international polo tournament, 2024 Silver Cup held at Lagos Polo Club Ribadu Road Ikoyi

 

An excited Captain of the Ibadan Durante, Rita Alakija, who was the only female in the team’s final, expressed joy winning the tournament in its remarkable year.

“I am excited winning this tournament this year and it’s remarkable for us winning because this is what we wanted.

“Our opponent gave us a brave fight, but we are able to get it right, ” she said.

The Most Valuable Player of the Tournament and member of Ibadan Durante, Carl Alakija, commended the organisers of the tournament adding that he was impressed with the growth of Polo sport in Nigeria.

“It’s really good to come and win here all the way from Ibadan and of course, we are proud winners.

“It’s a tough tournament for us, for me, I have been playing Polo since I was younger, but I played last in the tournament about four years ago.

“I am back to play alongside and support my sister, Rita and Carl, because we know that Kano MSR are tough to play against because they run well.

“Polo is fast improving in Nigeria with many upcoming players, all we can do is to give them chance or opportunities to impress, ” he said.

Sadiq Rabiu, Captain of Kano MSR, said that the winners deservedly won the cup.

“Our opponent played very well and they are deserving winners.

“The organisation of the tournament is very good and commendable, we now have lots of youngsters coming on board especially from Abuja and Lagos.

“We will make sure we encourage more people to come and enjoy and play polo in Nigeria, ” he said.

NAN reports that Carl Alakija won the Most Disciplined Player of the tournament while Koye Ige won the Most Valuable Player of the Tournament.

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BREAKING: Declan Rice Fires Late Equaliser as Arsenal Hold Bayern Munich at Allianz Arena

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BREAKING: Declan Rice Fires Late Equaliser as Arsenal Hold Bayern Munich at Allianz Arena—-The England midfielder struck in the 82nd minute to earn Arsenal a dramatic 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich after Harry Kane had put the German champions ahead from the penalty spot.

Arsenal produced a spirited late comeback to secure a 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday night, with Declan Rice scoring a crucial equaliser in the 82nd minute of their UEFA Champions League encounter.

The Gunners looked set to suffer their first defeat of the league phase after Harry Kane converted a second-half penalty to give Bayern the lead. However, Rice delivered a timely response to ensure Mikel Arteta’s side left Germany with a valuable point.

Eze Gives Arsenal the Lead

Arsenal suffered an early setback when Bukayo Saka was forced off with an injury after approximately 10 minutes.

Eberechi Eze replaced the England winger and made an immediate impact, opening the scoring in the 25th minute after receiving a superb pass from Martin Ødegaard.

Eze drove forward before firing into the bottom corner. The goal was initially ruled out for offside, but a VAR review confirmed the effort, giving Arsenal a 1-0 advantage.

Bayern responded through Alphonso Davies, who levelled the contest in the 35th minute after a brilliant through ball from Kane.

Kane Puts Bayern Ahead

The contest remained finely balanced after the interval, with both goalkeepers making important saves to keep their teams in the game.

Bayern eventually took the lead in the 61st minute when Kane converted a penalty after Jurriën Timber handled the ball inside the area.

The former Tottenham striker calmly dispatched the spot kick, putting the hosts 2-1 ahead and leaving Arsenal facing the prospect of defeat.

Kane’s goal also extended his remarkable scoring run in the Champions League to 10 consecutive matches.

Rice Rescues a Point for Arsenal

With time running out, Arsenal found their breakthrough through a well-worked attacking move.

Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyökeres combined in the build-up before Rice surged into the penalty area and fired a low finish beyond Manuel Neuer from an acute angle.

The 82nd-minute strike restored parity at 2-2 and silenced the home crowd, giving Arsenal renewed belief as they pushed for a late winner.

Despite further pressure from the visitors, neither side managed to find another goal, and the points were shared.

Arsenal Maintain Unbeaten Champions League Run

The draw extended Arsenal’s unbeaten run in the Champions League league phase and took their tally to seven points from three matches, following victories over Napoli and Lille.

Bayern, meanwhile, were left frustrated after surrendering their lead late in the contest.

For Arsenal, Rice’s equaliser represented a significant moment in a demanding away fixture, while Eze’s contribution after replacing the injured Saka provided another positive from the encounter.

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BREAKING: Como Humble Manchester United 4-1 At Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, as Nico Paz Hits Brace in Champions League Rout

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BREAKING: Como Humble Manchester United 4-1 At Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, as Nico Paz Hits Brace in Champions League Rout—–Nico Paz scored twice and provided an assist as Champions League newcomers Como produced a stunning performance to dismantle Manchester United in Italy.

Como delivered a memorable European night on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, thrashing Manchester United 4–1 in the UEFA Champions League as Nico Paz inspired the Italian side to a commanding victory.

The Argentine midfielder scored twice and assisted another goal, helping Cesc Fàbregas’ team overwhelm Michael Carrick’s visitors at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia.

Manchester United struggled to contain Como’s attacking movement throughout the encounter, with the hosts establishing control early and extending their advantage after the break.

Nico Paz Strikes Early

Como needed just two minutes to take the lead through Paz, who collected a pass from Lucas da Cunha before curling a left-footed effort into the far corner.

The early goal gave the hosts momentum, while United struggled to establish a foothold in the contest.

Despite having opportunities to respond, the visitors failed to find an equaliser before halftime, allowing Como to carry their advantage into the break.

Paz Turns Provider as Como Extend Their Lead

Como doubled their advantage four minutes into the second half when Paz delivered a perfectly weighted through ball for Anastasios Douvikas.

The Greek forward broke through the United defence and finished past the advancing goalkeeper to make it 2–0 in the 49th minute.

Paz then produced another decisive moment eight minutes later. After capitalising on a misplaced pass from Carlos Baleba, the Argentine surged forward and finished confidently to complete his brace and put Como 3–0 ahead.

His performance left United facing an increasingly difficult task as the hosts continued to threaten.

Jacobo Ramón Adds the Fourth

Como added a fourth goal in the 76th minute through defender Jacobo Ramón.

Substitute Kaiki Bruno drove forward down the left before delivering a cross that Ramón headed beyond United goalkeeper Senne Lammens.

The goal capped an impressive attacking display from the home side and underlined the visitors’ defensive struggles.

Zirkzee Scores Late Consolation

Manchester United eventually found the net in stoppage time when Joshua Zirkzee converted a cross from Amad Diallo in the 90th minute, reducing the deficit to 4–1.

However, the late goal did little to change the outcome, as Como comfortably saw out the remaining minutes to secure an emphatic victory.

A Night to Remember for Como

The result marked a major European achievement for Como, whose Champions League campaign has brought the club onto one of football’s biggest stages.

For Paz, the performance was particularly memorable, with his two goals and assist making him the central figure in the victory.

Manchester United, meanwhile, were left to reflect on a difficult night in Italy after being outplayed by a Como side that combined clinical finishing with effective attacking football.

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