–BY Issah Olegor
The University of Ghana is set to host the seventh edition of the West African University Games (WAUG), a prestigious sporting event that brings together student-athletes from across the sub-region.
The games, scheduled to take place from October 1-15, 2025, will feature over 2,500 participants from countries including Ghana, Benin, Burkina Faso, The Gambia, Liberia, Mali, and Guinea.
Landmark Edition
The 2025 WAUG promises to be a landmark edition in the Games’ history, as it returns to the University of Ghana for the first time since 2008.
The event will feature a range of sporting disciplines, including football, athletics, basketball, tennis, volleyball, judo, handball, and badminton.
Organizers expect the games to promote sporting excellence, intercultural dialogue, and regional cooperation among participating universities.
Speaking at the launch of the games, Professor George Akanlig-Pare, representative of the Vice Chancellor at the Ghana University Sports Association (GUSA), expressed the institution’s readiness to host a world-class event.
He highlighted the University of Ghana’s track record in sports development and administration, combined with its upgraded facilities, positioning it well to deliver an unforgettable Games.
Vision And Legacy
The Chairperson of the Local Organising Committee and Registrar of the University of Ghana, Kwantsua Emelia Agyei-Mensah, outlined the LOC’s vision to deliver not only a seamless tournament but one that leaves a lasting legacy.
She described the launch as the beginning of a transformative journey that promotes sporting excellence and enhances intercultural dialogue and regional cooperation.
The President of the West African University Sports Federation, Ibrahim Shaibu Tanko, urged student-athletes to embrace the Games’ theme, “Unite, Compete and Inspire: Elevating West African University Sports,” as a guiding principle in their pursuit of sporting excellence and social transformation.
He pledged the Federation’s full support to the LOC and appealed to all relevant stakeholders to contribute towards the successful hosting of the Games.
