Fifth Chukker, Intershelter triumph at Access BANK-UNICEF Charity Polo Tournament

First stage of the prestigious 2021 UNICEF Charity Shield polo tourney climaxed on high with triumphs for Fifth Chukker and Intershelter teams as the international charity event enters its final stages Tuesday, with nine team jostling for honours.

Home fans favourites, fifth Chukkers handed a thumping 11-7 defeat over hard fighting Jos Malcomines, to clinch the glittering Access Bank Cup, just

Intershelter secured a closed 6-4 victory for their first UNICEF Cup title.

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 that has raised 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.