{"id":1533,"date":"2026-06-05T16:05:33","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T13:05:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/kaduna-polo-club-launches-second-dawule-baba-memorial-tournament-in-june\/"},"modified":"2026-06-05T16:05:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T13:05:33","slug":"kaduna-polo-club-launches-second-dawule-baba-memorial-tournament-in-june","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/kaduna-polo-club-launches-second-dawule-baba-memorial-tournament-in-june\/","title":{"rendered":"Kaduna Polo Club Launches Second Dawule Baba Memorial Tournament in June"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Kaduna Polo Club has finalized plans for the second Dawule Baba Memorial Polo Tournament, staging the event in tribute to the late Nigerian polo figure who passed away last year in Egypt at the age of 66.<\/p>\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The Kaduna Polo Club will host the second Dawule Baba Memorial Polo Tournament to honour the late polo icon.<\/li>\n<li>The four-day competition is scheduled for June 11\u201314, 2026 at the polo grounds of Murtala Mohammed Square in Kaduna.<\/li>\n<li>More than 14 teams are expected to compete across three handicap-based categories: high-goal, medium-goal and low-goal.<\/li>\n<li>The programme includes the Clearwater Youth Challenge, a Beginners\u2019 division and a Veterans\u2019 event.<\/li>\n<li>Clearwater Polo Farm is sponsoring the Clearwater Beginners Cup and the Clearwater Youth Challenge Cup.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Event details and categories<\/h2>\n<p>The memorial tournament is set to run for four days from June 11 to June 14, 2026, at the polo grounds of Murtala Mohammed Square in Kaduna. The competition is expected to attract over 14 teams, with matches organised across three main categories: high-goal, medium-goal and low-goal.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the main handicap divisions, the tournament programme will feature the Clearwater Youth Challenge, a dedicated Beginners\u2019 category, and a Veterans\u2019 competition. The Veterans\u2019 segment will involve polo supporters who played alongside Dawule Baba during his peak years in the sport.<\/p>\n<h2>Tribute to \u201cPolo Professor\u201d Dawule Baba<\/h2>\n<p>Dawule Baba\u2014widely known in sporting circles as the \u201cPolo Professor\u201d and \u201cTeacher\u201d\u2014was serving as a member of the Board of Trustees of Kaduna Polo Club at the time of his death.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement, the Tournament Committee described the tournament as a celebration of the late patron\u2019s enduring influence. It said his contribution to the growth of polo in Kaduna, across Nigeria and internationally \u201ccannot be quantified.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Although the event will primarily include teams based in Kaduna, it is open to players and squads from throughout the country.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn honour of a legend, the four-day polo fiesta is open to everyone \u2014 polo patrons, players, teams and enthusiasts \u2014 who wish to join us in an event of prayers, polo and remembrance for Dawule Baba, The Teacher,\u201d the committee said.<\/p>\n<h2>Clearwater sponsorship and youth pathway<\/h2>\n<p>Gen. Kapeh Kazir, First Vice-President of Kaduna Polo Club and Chairman of Clearwater Polo Farm, said the achievements and mentoring legacy of the Nigerian polo ambassador should be preserved for younger generations. He added that Clearwater Polo is sponsoring both the Clearwater Beginners Cup and the Clearwater Youth Challenge Cup, reflecting Dawule Baba\u2019s commitment to guiding developing players.<\/p>\n<p>Kazir said Dawule Baba had been part of the team and routinely offered technical guidance and encouragement even before his passing. He said the sponsorship ensures those values\u2014training, mentoring and support\u2014continue to shape the next set of polo players.<\/p>\n<h2>Career highlights and how the memorial began<\/h2>\n<p>During his playing days, Dawule Baba maintained a handicap of plus-five for a decade before dropping to plus-four in 1998. He later returned to plus-five, with Bello Buba also reaching that same handicap level.<\/p>\n<p>He represented Usman Dantata\u2019s team in the United States, England, Brazil and several other countries. Later, he joined the Allied Ranch of Muktar Aruwa, competing in the USA, England and Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>The inaugural edition of the memorial tournament, which has since extended to South Africa, featured the unveiling of the Dawule Baba Polo Field on the final day. Kaduna Polo Club President Mohammad Babangida led the Board of Trustees, alongside Vice-President Kazir and members of the Management Committee, during the unveiling ceremony.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the event, Babangida said Dawule Baba\u2019s passion for polo, sportsmanship and lasting legacy on and off the field would be remembered with admiration and respect. He then led the DeeBee Polo team to victory in the inaugural Dawule Baba Memorial Cup.<\/p>\n<p>Since then, the cup has been institutionalised as one of the principal prizes contested at tournaments held in Kaduna.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kaduna Polo Club has finalized plans for the second Dawule Baba Memorial Polo Tournament, staging the event in tribute to the late Nigerian polo figure who passed away last year in Egypt at the age of 66. 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