Date: 16:10:26
Lagos, Nigeria — FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and leading financial inclusion services provider, has reaffirmed its commitment to sports development through its sponsorship of the prestigious 2026 Georgian Cup Polo Tournament, scheduled to take place at the Kaduna Polo Club from October 16 to 24, 2026.
Recognised as one of Africa’s most prestigious polo trophies, the Georgian Cup is expected to attract leading teams, accomplished players and enthusiasts from Nigeria and beyond for nine days of competitive sporting action.
FirstBank’s association with the Georgian Cup dates back to 1919, when the Bank donated the trophy, establishing a historic relationship with the Kaduna Polo Club that has endured for more than a century.
Speaking ahead of the tournament, Shehu Aliyu, Executive Director, Public Sector Directorate, FirstBank Group, expressed pride in the institution’s longstanding support for the competition.
According to him, the Georgian Cup occupies a special place in Nigerian sporting history and continues to represent excellence, sportsmanship and tradition.
He noted that FirstBank looks forward to another exciting edition that will showcase exceptional talent while strengthening relationships among players, spectators and stakeholders.
The sponsorship forms part of the Bank’s First@Sport initiative, designed to promote sporting excellence, talent development and stakeholder engagement across different sporting disciplines.
Beyond the excitement on the polo field, the Georgian Cup provides opportunities for networking, social interaction and the celebration of Nigeria’s rich sporting heritage.
As the 2026 tournament gets underway in Kaduna, FirstBank’s continued involvement underscores its commitment to preserving sporting traditions and supporting initiatives that bring communities together.
The Georgian Cup remains a powerful symbol of a partnership that has connected generations of players, supporters and sporting enthusiasts.
Source: FirstBank corporate announcement, supplied for publication.
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