HOPE UDOAKA AND AKINYEMI WILSON WEATHER LASU STORM TO DELIVER WAUG TABLE TENNIS MIXED DOUBLES GOLD FOR BIU
Benson Idahosa University clinched the first gold medal awarded in Table Tennis at the OAU WAUG 2026 games.
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Benson Idahosa University clinched the first gold medal awarded in Table Tennis at the OAU WAUG 2026 games.

Day two of WAUG 2026 delivered thrilling action at OAU, with victories for OAU and LCU in football, BIU claiming table tennis gold, UI securing a taekwondo bronze, and strong performances in scrabble and lawn tennis.

WAUG 2026 begins at OAU amid organisational challenges, accreditation delays, competitions, and growing concerns over athlete welfare.

The 15th West African University Games (WAUG) 2026 kicked off at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, on Monday, featuring an action-packed opening day across multiple sports:

UDS Ghana staged a remarkable comeback to defeat ABUAD 4–2 in their WAUG Group A opener. After twice falling behind, UDS turned the game around before halftime and added a fourth goal through Alhassan Ezedeen, who scored twice. The victory gives UDS ...

Prof. Boluwaji G. Jayesimi, Assistant Secretary General of the West African University Games (WAUG), explained that strict accreditation requirements are being enforced for the 15th edition of the Games to ensure only eligible university students par...

Media accreditation for the 2026 West Africa University Games (WAUG) is now open, with eight days remaining before the event. Journalists, photographers, videographers, content creators and other media professionals can register to cover the competit...

The OAU Female Football team have clarified their exclusion from the OAU 2026 WAUG contingent, maintaining that financial constraints were the main reason for the decision while rejecting reports questioning the team’s preparation, squad quality and ...

Obafemi Awolowo University’s exclusion of the OAU Giantess from the 2026 West African University Games has raised fresh questions after the Director of Sports, Dr R. Ogunlusi, gave reasons for the decision that differ from the account understood by m...

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, officially unveiled the logo and mascot for the 2026 West African Universities Games (WAUG) during a press conference held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Speaking at the event, Vice-Chancellor Professor Adebayo S...

Obafemi Awolowo University has officially unveiled the mascot and logo for the 2026 West African University Games (WAUG), marking another milestone in preparations for the October 2–12 tournament in Ile-Ife. The story covers the cultural significance...

Matchday Six of the 2025/26 NWFL Premiership delivered decisive results across both groups, with Edo Queens, Bayelsa Queens, FC Robo Queens and Ekiti Queens recording statement victories that further clarified early-season momentum. Away wins, early ...