Nigeria to host FIP Zone E World Cup Play-off in Abuja

The Nigeria Polo Association (NPA) is preparing to host the Federation of International Polo (FIP) Zone E World Cup Play-off tournament in Abuja from November 9 to 16, 2026. This marks the first time the FIP has selected Nigeria to host these qualifiers.

The tournament will feature top-tier polo nations from Africa and Asia, including South Africa, Egypt, Iran, Pakistan, and India. Winners of the play-offs will qualify for the FIP World Cup finals scheduled for 2027 in Uruguay. NPA Chairman Suleiman Abubakar confirmed that the association has identified a facility in Abuja that meets international standards for the event.