*Authorities of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, declare ‘we are immensely proud to announce that Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, has emerged as the overall winner of the 15th West African University Games (WAUG 2026)!’
Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect
The Management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Nigeria, have expressed satisfaction at the institution’s victory as the overall winner of the 15th West African University Games (WAUG 2026) held recently.
In a recent statement on the wins at the event, the foremost University, fondly called “Great Ife” by the students and friends of the academic institution, stated: “We are immensely proud to announce that Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife has emerged as the overall winner of the 15th West African University Games (WAUG 2026)!
“Our student-athletes delivered an outstanding performance, topping 22 other universities with a remarkable haul of 122 medals— 33 Gold, 50 Silver, and 39 Bronze.”
The OAU also quoted Comrade Philip Shaibu, Director-General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), to have described University’s “dominance” at WAUH 2026 as “a clear sign of a bright future for Nigerian sports”.
Comrade Shaibu applauded the hard work, discipline, and sustained investment in sports development that powered the historic victory, the University noted in a statement via its verified social media account.
The Director-General of the National Institute for Sports also said: “The performances of Nigerian universities at the games show that the future of Nigerian sports is bright.
“We at the NIS will continue to support university sports as a veritable platform for discovering talents for the nation.”
The statement added: “This achievement belongs to every Great Ife athlete, coach, official, and supporter who made WAUG 2026 a memorable celebration of excellence, sportsmanship, and regional unity.
“Congratulations, Great Ife! The future is indeed bright.”