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The West African University Games: results and student athletes.
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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.
By Adesanya Babatunde AbdulAzeez | 6 Oct 2026 | 3 min read
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Benson Idahosa University clinched the first gold medal awarded in Table Tennis at the OAU WAUG 2026 games.
By Victor Oluwaseun Olabisi | 7 Oct 2026 | 5 min read
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WAUG 2026 begins at OAU amid organisational challenges, accreditation delays, competitions, and growing concerns over athlete welfare.
By Adesanya Babatunde AbdulAzeez | 5 Oct 2026 | 5 min read
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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:
By Adesanya Babatunde AbdulAzeez | 5 Oct 2026 | 3 min read
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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 maximum points and an early statement of intent in Group A.
By Adesanya Babatunde AbdulAzeez | 5 Oct 2026 | 3 min read
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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 participate, given WAUG's affiliation with FASU and FISU. Athletes must be no older than 25, be genuine students, and provide documentation including admission letters, school fees payment evidence, and current session registration. These measures prevent universities from bringing in non-student professionals or national champions just to win medals, and they align with FISU rules that feed into the All-Africa University Games and World University Games. About 50 universities had registered interest as of September 29, with the final accreditation deadline set for October 2. Host institution Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, is expected to be ready with accommodation and transportation arrangements, and the event will feature 17 sporting events, including e-sports. Prof. Jayesimi encouraged young athletes to focus on education and gain university admission to participate in future editions.
By AlliNews Desk | 29 Sep 2026 | 4 min read
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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 competition and document the athletes, universities and stories emerging from the multi-sport event.
By AlliNews Desk | 24 Sep 2026 | 1 min read
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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 antecedents. Discussions with the Director of Sports, Dr Richard Ogunlusi, also revealed wider communication and institutional gaps around the team, with calls for clearer structures, designated representation and proper documentation. The team has since called for an end to speculation and reaffirmed its commitment to working with the Sports Directorate and developing female football at OAU.
By AlliNews Desk | 24 Sep 2026 | 6 min read
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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 members of the team. While the Directorate cited the team’s antecedents, preparation and competitiveness, players and the coach recalled funding constraints as the reason communicated to them. The differing accounts have left questions about how the decision was reached, the criteria used to assess the team and how the exclusion was communicated.
By AlliNews Desk | 22 Sep 2026 | 10 min read
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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 Simeon Bamire reaffirmed the university's readiness to host the regional sporting festival from October 2 to 12, 2026, describing the unveiling as a token of OAU's commitment to delivering a world-class tournament. Professor Bamire said the Games would promote sportsmanship, cultural exchange, regional unity, and youth development while showcasing OAU's tradition of excellence. The vice chancellor also disclosed that preparations, including facility upgrades, logistics, security, healthcare, and volunteer training, are well underway to ensure WAUG 2026 sets a new benchmark for university sports in West Africa. During the event, winners of the logo and mascot challenge were also recognised and duly awarded cash prizes.
By AlliNews Desk | 4 Aug 2026 | 4 min read
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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 of the Yoruba-inspired mascot, comments from the Local Organising Committee chairman, Prof. E.O. Akinfala, and what the unveiling means for the Games. It also highlights the countries expected to participate, the planned sporting events, and the announcement of the winners of the mascot, logo and medal design competitions.
By AlliNews Desk | 22 Jul 2026 | 3 min read
