The 11th edition of the Federation of African University Sports (FASU) Games concluded in Lagos, Nigeria, with a total of 68 universities from across the continent participating.

The nine-day tournament was jointly hosted by the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and Lagos State University (LASU).

The American University in Cairo emerged as the overall champion, followed by LASU and UNILAG. The University of Ghana and the University of Development Studies secured fourth and fifth places respectively.

Professor Folasade Ogunsola, Vice-Chancellor of UNILAG, expressed her pride in the participating students who won various medals. She noted that Team UNILAG achieved a total of 98 medals.

“I am proud of all the students that participated and won different shades of medals,” Ogunsola said.

Ogunsola emphasized the importance of sportsmanship and unity, encouraging the athletes to carry the lessons learned and bonds formed at the games back to their universities and communities.

“As you return to your universities, carry with you the lessons learned and the bonds forged here. At UNILAG, we are committed to promoting sports as a tool for development, fostering education and building a brighter future for our youths,” Ogunsola said.

Meanwhile, Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, Vice-Chancellor of LASU, expressed the university’s pride in hosting the FASU Games. She highlighted the event’s role in fostering friendships, alliances, and African unity.

“Lagos 2024 demonstrated how sports can serve as a tool for African unity. Together with UNILAG, we have given Lagos and Nigeria a worthy representation,” Olatunji-Bello said.

American University in Cairo will be hosting the next edition in 2026.