-This event constituted the fourth match of the season out of a total of nine games of the 2023/24 season;
LYNN NJOROGE-IMG KENYA LIMITED;
In an exciting display of talent and perseverance, the Casino Cup 6-Goal tournament took place from September 22nd to September 24th and was a captivating competition that included two levels of play, the Casino Cup and the Red Bull Trophy.
On Friday, the action kicked off with SBM Bank of Kenya and Tusker Malt battling to a 4-4 draw, while SGA Security triumphed over Tanqueray with a 6-4 victory.
Saturday’s matches delivered just as much excitement, with Diani Reef edging out Protel Studios 6-5, Capital FM securing a 6-4 victory over 24:7, SBM Bank maintaining their impressive streak by defeating Tanqueray 8-6, and SGA Security experiencing a narrow 3-4 loss to Tusker Malt.
Sunday marked the thrilling conclusion of the tournament where Capital FM clinched victory with a 6-5 win against Diani Reef and Protel Studios narrowly lost 4-5 to 24:7 team.
SBM Bank continued their winning streak, outscoring SGA Security 6-5, and Tusker Malt sealed a 7-4 win against Tanqueray.
Reflecting on the Sunday game, Luke Barnard, captain of SBM Bank of Kenya team, stated, “Today’s game was good. I scored a couple of goals, had a few great hits, and the horses performed well. I’m especially thrilled to have scored the winning goal today.”
The Tusker Malt team emerged as the victors in the Casino Cup, and Capital FM proudly secured the Red Bull Trophy, highlighting their exceptional skills on the field.
This tournament, proudly sponsored by SBM Bank of Kenya, saw the Bank generously contribute 3 Million Kenyan Shillings towards the Polo Tournament 2023/24 season.
Magdalene Mulandi, Head of Marketing and Communications at SBM Bank (Kenya), remarked, “SBM Bank, at the group level, is celebrating 50 years and in Kenya, we have entered our 6th year of operations. As part of our activities, we are focused on high-impact engagement, especially in the sporting arena, where we can intersect both people and finance. We appreciate that sports foster community and prosperity. This is why we are supporting sports, especially polo which has gained popularity in recent years. We believe that Polo aligns well with our goals, hence our choice to sponsor the sport in the long term, aligning with our group and Kenya agendas for SBM beyond our Five years as well as our evolved brand purpose of a Smarter Tomorrow for our customers.”
This event constituted the fourth match of the season out of a total of nine games of the 2023/24 season.
As the Casino Cup wraps up, Polo enthusiasts are encouraged to mark their calendars for the Chukkers and Carols Tournament, set to return on December 23, 2023, after a refreshing three-month hiatus.
SBM Bank is a leading and trusted financial institution with an international footprint in Mauritius, Kenya, India, and Madagascar.
It is headquartered in Mauritius and has an asset base of 8 billion dollars and is listed on the Mauritius Stock Exchange.
The Bank is positioned to offer an unprecedented based on our evolved corporate purpose, ‘For A Smarter Tomorrow,’ which speaks to digitization, innovation, excellence in customer experience and relevant solutions for customers.
SBM Bank was established in Kenya in May 2017 and currently has 41 branches countrywide and is complemented by customer touch points such as a round-the-clock contact center, ATMs, mobile banking, online banking, and extensive agency banking services.
A key focus for SBM is sustainability and positive impact for the environment and community driven by an elaborate ESG agenda.
SBM Bank Kenya is regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya, and it also operates as an Authorized Depository and Securities Dealer following a license issuance by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA).
ENDS;
