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Emir of Kano, Herbery Wigwe, Toolz and More Attend Access Bank & Fifth Chukker Polo Day UK

Last Saturday was a memorable day under the sun for the international Access Bank community. On its agenda was the Access Bank/Fifth Chukker Polo Day event, which took place at the prestigious Guards Polo Club in Windsor UK.

The guest list included His Highness, the Emir of Kano, Beat FM OAP, Toolz, Head, Corporate Communications, Amaechi Okobi and private clients of Access Bank.

Also present were the Managing Director, Access Bank Nigeria, Herbert O. Wigwe and Chief Executive Officer, Access Bank UK, Jamie Simmons. Everyone in attendance was treated to a glamorous champagne reception at the clubhouse before proceeding to lunch.

Then there was the kickoff game between Team Delaney and Keffi Ponies, with Damian Duncan and Ahmad Wadada as respective patrons. It ended at 7-6 with Delaney in the lead. The second game of the day featured four members of the world's best polo team Adolfo Cambioso’s La Dolfina. Star player, Cambiaso’s cute son was noticeably on the Poroto (Adolfo Cambiaso Jr) along with his daughter Mia Cambioso.

The Emir of Kano awarded the day’s winners, bringing to an end what was truly a successful event for Access Bank and Fifth Chukker in one of the most renowned polo clubs in the world.

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