OAU Kilonshele News Outfit

LAWAL OLANREWAJU The West Africa University Games (WAUG ) is set to commence tomorrow at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, marking the beginning of an eagerly anticipated tournament that has proven to be highly effective in honing the skills of athletes across the West African coast. The event, which has gained prominence as a crucial preparatory ground for athletes and spokespersons alike, serves as a pivotal platform to equip participants for global challenges on the horizon.  Over the years, WAUG has become a cornerstone in the West African sports calendar, providing a conducive environment for universities across the region to showcase the talent and dedication of their athletes. The tournament has been a vital stepping stone, shaping individuals into formidable competitors on the international stage. As the events set in, there is an air of excitement and anticipation, not only among the athletes but also among the communities that support and celebrate the spi...

Abdulbasit Abdulkareem   The 2023 West African Universities Games (WAUG'23) commenced at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife on Friday, 15th December, 2023, signifying the arrival of participating universities across the region. However, today, 16th December, witnessed a moment of confusion among students as the expected kick-off did not materialize. In a chat with OAU Kilonshele, Great Ife Students' Union Director of Sports, Sumbade Saudiq, provided clarification, stating that December 15th was reserved for the arrival of all participating universities. In an exciting update, it has also been revealed that the Opening Ceremony will hold at the Sports Complex on Sunday, 17th, December, adding an extra layer of anticipation and festivity to the event. He further clarified that "Today, 16th December, is scheduled for accreditation processes, paving the way for the official commencement of the games on Monday." Sumbade also highlighted that more tha...

Edun Precious The West African University Games (WAUG) has been slated to commence on the 15th of December 2023 and guess which institution is hosting this edition? 'Ma je ko lo far' (Don't think too much), it is Oba Awon University. The renowned Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife known as Africa's Most Beautiful Campus will play host to several participating institutions at the OAU sports complex. WAUG, also known as ECOWAS Students' Games, is a multi-sport event among student-athletes from Universities in the African sub-region. It is always held at a 4-year interval and the last edition took place at the University of Port-Harcourt, Rivers State in November 2018. The first edition of the competition was held at the University of Ibadan back in 1965. Among the six historical host Nigerian Universities, OAU will be the first to achieve the feat of hosting a second time. Do you know? The first edition hosted by Oba Awon Uni was in 1975 and it doubled as...