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Nigerian Polo Players

The Hall of Fame of Nigerian polo, led by Bello Buba.

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Polo in Nigeria: Hall of Fame

Bello Buba is the best polo player in Nigeria that has represented the country in several tournaments at local and international levels. He started playing at a very tender age and was debuted in 1986 during a competitive polo sports tournament in Jos.

As long as Africa is concerned, Bello is still a regular attacker in polo sport and the highest ranked polo player in sub-Saharan Africa.

Other notable polo sports and game players include Dahiru Bagiwa, Ibrahim Abba, Hamisu Buba, Suleiman Abubakar, Ahmadu Yakubu, Usman Nagogo, Francis Ogboro, Uneku Saliu-Atawodi, Muhammadu Kabir Usman and more.

Polo players in team colours on the field

Builders of Nigerian polo

Nigerian polo has deep roots. The Lagos Polo Club dates from 1904, and the game spread through the northern emirates, where Usman Nagogo, Emir of Katsina from 1944, is hailed as the father of Nigerian polo. Today the sport is run by the Nigeria Polo Federation, whose president Francis Ogboro was re-elected in January 2025.

Read the full story on our history of polo in Nigeria page, see who won this year on the tournaments page, or find a club near you on the polo clubs page.

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Nigerian polo players: quick answers

Who is the best polo player in Nigeria?

Bello Buba, who made his debut in Jos in 1986, is regarded as Nigeria’s best player and among the highest-rated in sub-Saharan Africa.