Turkish Airlines, Veuve Clicquot Clinch Victories In Thrilling 7-Goal Polo Tournament At Nairobi Club

_{Magdalene Mulandi, Head of Marketing and Communications at SBM Bank, presents the Best Horse award to Tusker Malt’s Vishal Somaia during the Kenya International 7-Goal Polo Tournament on September 15, 2024 at the Nairobi Polo Club.}

NAIROBI, Kenya- The highly anticipated 7-Goal Polo Tournament concluded in spectacular fashion over the weekend at the Nairobi Polo Club, with Turkish Airlines and Veuve Clicquot emerging as champions in fiercely contested matches.

In Match 1 of the tournament, Turkish Airlines secured a commanding 7-3 victory over Lite Blue, thanks to an impressive performance by Mauricio Andre and Bobby Karia, both of whom played pivotal roles in their team’s success. The fast-paced match saw Turkish Airlines take control early, maintaining their lead throughout despite a valiant effort from Lite Blue’s star player, Mbu Ngugi, who managed to score 2 goals for his team.

SBM Bank’s Alex Watson, Alastair James, and Mbu Ngugi in action in the playoff match against Turkish Airlines during the Kenya International 7-goal Polo Tournament on September 15, 2024 at Nairobi Polo Club.

The tournament finale saw Veuve Clicquot go head-to-head with Tusker Malt in a dramatic 6-5 victory. The match was a true spectacle of skill and resilience, with Alexander Watson and Julian Cattin leading the charge for Veuve Clicquot. Tusker Malt’s Dirk Van Reenen put on an incredible show, scoring 3 goals, but his efforts were not enough to overcome the precision and teamwork displayed by Veuve Clicquot. The final moments of the match were intense, with both teams pushing hard, but Veuve Clicquot held firm to clinch the title.

The SBM Bank-sponsored tournament drew hundreds of enthusiastic spectators, who were treated to a weekend of high-octane polo action. The weekend tourney marked the third event of the 2024/2025 Nairobi Polo Season.

_{The SBM Bank polo team lines up ahead of their playoff match against Turkish Airlines during the Kenya International 7-goal Polo Tournament on September 15, 2024 at Nairobi Polo Club. Left to right: Alex Watson, Mbu Ngugi, Alastair James, and Kelvin Jumba.}

Speaking after the final, SBM Bank Kenya Head of Marketing and Communication Magdalene Mulandi lauded the players for their outstanding performances saying: “This was polo at its very best – a fantastic advertisement for the sport with the determination and passion on display from both teams. As sponsors, we are proud to support the growth of polo in Kenya and are excited to see what the rest of the season holds.”

The focus now shifts to the next event in the season, The Chukkers & Carols Tournament, which is set to take place in December.