A delegation from the University for Development Studies (UDS) visited Ghana’s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Adams, on May 22, 2025, to announce their historic win at the 2024 FASU Games in Nigeria, making UDS the first Ghanaian university to become African football champions. As a result, UDS will represent Africa at the 2025 FISU World University Football Cup in China.
Led by Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof. Elliot Alhassan, the delegation congratulated the Minister and highlighted UDS’s achievement and upcoming international representation. Hon. Adams praised the university’s success and pledged support, despite financial challenges. He committed to engaging sponsors and establishing a National Sports Fund to aid preparations.
The Minister also lauded UDS’s integration of academic learning with sports training and emphasized the role of university sports in national development. The visit ended with a shared commitment to strengthen collaboration ahead of the global tournament.
Source:
https://uds.edu.gh/news/uds-delegation-pays-courtesy-call-on-sports-minister-after-historic-african-football-triumph-minister-commends-universitys-victory-pledges-support-for-world-cup-in-china
Led by Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof. Elliot Alhassan, the delegation congratulated the Minister and highlighted UDS’s achievement and upcoming international representation. Hon. Adams praised the university’s success and pledged support, despite financial challenges. He committed to engaging sponsors and establishing a National Sports Fund to aid preparations.
The Minister also lauded UDS’s integration of academic learning with sports training and emphasized the role of university sports in national development. The visit ended with a shared commitment to strengthen collaboration ahead of the global tournament.
Source:
https://uds.edu.gh/news/uds-delegation-pays-courtesy-call-on-sports-minister-after-historic-african-football-triumph-minister-commends-universitys-victory-pledges-support-for-world-cup-in-china