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OAU 2023: University Of Ghana Wins WAUG Championship

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2 years ago

December 21, 2023

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The University of Ghana, Legon Boundary, Accra, has won the 2023 edition of the West African Universities Games (WAUG) Championship, hosted by the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife, Osun.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the university won 10 gold, 8 silver, and three bronze medals to emerge winner of the championship.

The University of Education, Winneba, Ghana, came in second with six gold, four silver, and four bronze medals, ahead of Benson Idahosa University, Edo, which came in third with six gold, two silver, and two bronze medals.

Receiving the first-place trophy on behalf of the institution, Dr Bella Bello Bitugu, the Director of Sports at the university, dedicated the trophy to one of their athletes, who lost his mother on Wednesday.

Bitugu said the athlete, Oyeyemi Johnson, whose father is of Nigerian origin and a Ghanaian mother, received the sad news while participating in the games.

In his closing address, the Vice Chancellor of OAU, Prof. Simeon Bamire, appreciated all the participants and wished them journey mercies to their various destinations.

Bamire congratulates all the medalists, saying the most important lesson of the games is for the participants to strive for greater heights.

Also speaking, Shaibu Tanko, WAUG President, thanked all the universities that participated in the games, urging the athletes to inspire the world.

Tanko said that the games, for the first time, conducted its elections, which produced him as the president to pilot its affairs for the next four years.

He, thereafter, appealed to stakeholders to give him and his executive the needed support to move university sports in West Africa to the next level.

NAN reports that the championship started on December 15 with athletes from 20 universities in Nigeria and Ghana participating in the games.

Events being competed for at the games include table tennis, athletics, tennis, and basketball.

WAUG, also known as the ECOWAS Students Games, is a multi-sport event between student-athletes from West African universities.

The first edition of the competition was held in 1965 at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria’s premier university
(NAN).

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EPL: Why I Won’t Stay One More Year At Man Utd – Casemiro

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May 6, 2026

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Manchester United midfielder, Casemiro, has explained why he won’t stay one more year at the club.

The 34-year-old is set to leave Old Trafford at the end of the current season.

The Brazilian, however, had been urged by the club’s fans to extend his contract by one more year due to his brilliant display for Michael Carrick’s side this term.

Speaking on the development, Casemiro told ESPN Brasil, “There is no chance [for me to stay one more year].

“It is leaving through the front door. It has been four wonderful years, and I am eternally grateful not only to the club but to the fans.

“I think it is over. The cycle has ended here. I am moving on to a new chapter in my career.”

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EPL: Rooney Names Team To Win Title

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1 day ago

May 5, 2026

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Former Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney, has said Arsenal will go on to win the Premier League title, after Manchester City dropped points against Everton.

City were held to a 3-3 draw at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday night.

The result means Pep Guardiola’s men are now five points behind Arsenal, but they have one game in hand.

Rooney believes the Gunners will beat West Ham this weekend and go on to be champions.

He said on BBC Sport: “No, I’m concerned for West Ham. I just think Arsenal are efficient and professional.

“I just think they will win every game. So obviously, with the result tonight, that means they will win the league.”

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UCL, EPL: Petr Cech Advises Chelsea On How To Win Trophies

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2 days ago

May 4, 2026

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Chelsea legend, Petr Cech, has advised his old club on how to win the UEFA Champions League or the English Premier League.

Chelsea are already out of the Premier League title race this season, and they are at risk of missing out on UEFA Champions League qualification for next season because they are currently not in the ninth position on the Premier League table.

Speaking to The Athletic about Chelsea, Cech said that the Blues need to change their philosophy of signing only young players if they want to win the Premier League or Champions League.

According to the former goalkeeper, the Premier League west London club needs to add experienced players to mentor the young players in the squad.

“You have to look at what you want to achieve. You can have young, talented players, and you can win, but it’s very rare that you manage to do that,” he said.

“If you want to win every season and compete every season, that does not go together.

“You have to change your philosophy. Certain things don’t go together because, in order to win a Champions League or a Premier League… these are really tough competitions, and you have to be consistent.

“You need to have a strong core of the team. And then you can bring young, talented players who will grow faster and then will be held by the experienced players to help navigate them through difficult times when they come.”

Currently, Chelsea have just one player, Tosin Adarabioyo, who is over 28 this season, and the defender has not been playing regularly.