Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has emerged overall champion of the 2026 West African University Games (WAUG), finishing ahead of the University of Ghana and other participating institutions.
OAU topped the medal table with 122 medals, comprising 33 gold, 50 silver and 39 bronze medals.
The University of Ghana finished second with 59 medals, including 26 gold, 21 silver and 12 bronze, while Benson Idahosa University came third with 38 medals, comprising 21 gold, 10 silver and seven bronze.
The University of Ibadan secured fourth position with 42 medals, while Lagos State University finished fifth with 17 medals.
The competition, hosted by OAU in Ile-Ife, Osun State, brought together student-athletes from universities across West Africa to compete in various sporting disciplines.
OAU also celebrated its football team’s victory over Lead City University, winning 5–4 on penalties after a 1–1 draw in regulation time.
The Games provided an opportunity for student-athletes to showcase their talents, promote sportsmanship and strengthen relationships among universities across the region.