WAUG 2026 begins today at Obafemi Awolowo University
The 2026 West African University Games started Friday, 2 October, at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, and will run until 12 October. OAU hosts the 15th edition and welcomes student athletes, coaches, officials and supporters to Great Ife.
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The 2026 West African University Games begin on Friday, 2 October, at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
“The 2026 West African University Games (WAUG) begin today, Friday, 2 October, at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.”
The Games will run until 12 October.
“The Games will run until 12 October, bringing together university communities from across West Africa for sporting competition, friendship, and cultural exchange.”
The Games bring together university communities from across West Africa.
“The Games will run until 12 October, bringing together university communities from across West Africa for sporting competition, friendship, and cultural exchange.”
OAU is host of the 15th edition of the WAUG.
“As host of the 15th edition, OAU welcomes student-athletes, coaches, officials, and supporters to Great Ife.”
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OAU welcomes student-athletes, coaches, officials, and supporters to Great Ife.
“As host of the 15th edition, OAU welcomes student-athletes, coaches, officials, and supporters to Great Ife.”
The Games provide an opportunity for participants to represent their institutions, demonstrate their abilities, and build connections beyond national borders.
“The Games provide an opportunity for participants to represent their institutions, demonstrate their abilities, and build connections beyond national borders.”
WAUG 2026 offers visitors an opportunity to experience the heritage of Ile-Ife and the academic and cultural life of Obafemi Awolowo University.
“Beyond the competition, WAUG 2026 offers visitors an opportunity to experience the heritage of Ile-Ife and the academic and cultural life of Obafemi Awolowo University.”
Friendship, respect, and fair play remain central to the Games.
“Friendship, respect, and fair play remain central to the Games.”
Members of the university community are encouraged to welcome visiting delegations and support the athletes.
“Members of the University community are encouraged to welcome visiting delegations, support the athletes, and help make the Games a memorable experience for everyone.”
Competition information and official announcements are available at waug.oauife.edu.ng.
“For competition information and official announcements, visit waug.oauife.edu.ng .”
Updates are available through @waug_26 on X, Instagram, and TikTok.
“Updates are also available through @waug_26 on X, Instagram, and TikTok.”
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