Africa

The latest ‘Inside Africa’ on CNN International explores the popularity of polo in Nigeria, set against the backdrop of the Lagos International Polo Tournament.

EXCITING moment is here for lovers of polo in Nigeria, following the construction of a beach polo arena in Lagos. It is the first of its kind in the country.

From 29 April to 1 May 2016, the POLO+10 Patrons’ Cup Morocco 2016 will be held at the PGH La Palmeraie Polo Club, owned by Patrick Guerrand-Hermès

Elite, stylish and extravagant, the social scene at the annual Lagos polo tournament is as much of a show as the game on the pitch.

Ibadan teams had a bad day on the field succumbing to defeats in the Dansa Cup as the 2016 NPA Lagos International Polo Tournament continues on Thursday at the Lagos Polo Club, Ikoyi.

It's been a rough day for Prince Harry, who fell off his polo pony during the Sentebale polo match in South Africa. He tumbled off the saddle not once, but twice.

Prince Harry is set to return to Africa for an official tour. The 31-year-old, who spent the summer carrying out conservation work in Africa, will arrive for a week-long tour of Lesotho and South Africa on 26 November.

The 2015 Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup is set to take place at Val de Vie Estate in South Africa on 28 November.

Polo has been played in South Africa for over a century. Due to the number of highly trained horses needed to play the game, it has traditionally been a sport for the well-heeled, and even now there are only about 400 registered club players in the country.