UDS make history as back-to-back African University Football Champions
By: Murtala Issah The University for Development Studies (UDS) has successfully defended its African University football title after defeating Julius Nyerere University of Guinea 2–1 in a dramatic final of the 12th All-Africa University Games in Cairo, Egypt. The victory makes UDS the first university in the history of African university football to win the […]
The University for Development Studies (UDS) has etched its name in history after successfully defending its African University football title. The university triumphed over Julius Nyerere University of Guinea 2–1 in the dramatic final of the 12th All-Africa University Games held in Cairo, Egypt. This victory marks UDS as the first university to win the continental championship in successive editions.
The defending champions entered the final aiming to retain the title they had won previously, but found a resolute Julius Nyerere University side, resulting in a closely contested match. The game started goalless, both teams sharing the field without scoring. UDS came back strong in the second half, taking the lead in the 59th minute.
Julius Nyerere University responded, equalizing in the 70th minute, leading to a tense finish. In extra time, UDS clinched the win with a decisive goal from Ezedeen Alhassan, securing a 2–1 victory. This result crowns UDS as back-to-back champions of African university football, a historic achievement for the university and Ghana on the continental university sports stage.
The 12th All-Africa University Games saw universities from across the continent competing in various sports disciplines, with the finals held in Cairo, Egypt.
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