Lagos State University Hosts 11th FASU Games

The 11th Federation of African University Sports (FASU) Games, hosted jointly by Lagos State University (LASU) and the University of Lagos (UNILAG), concluded recently in Lagos, Nigeria. This significant sporting event marked the second time it was held in Nigeria.

The games, which started on Friday, 20th September 2024, featured a wide range of sports including athletics, tennis, football, Scrabble, swimming, judo, cricket, chess, volleyball, karate, and badminton. The event saw participation from various universities across Africa.

Key highlights of the event include:
- LASU and UNILAG collaborated to host one of the best games so far, demonstrating how sports can serve as a tool for African unity.
- The games provided a platform for new friendships and alliances to be formed across countries and among students.
- In the 2022 FASU Games held at Kata University in Nairobi, Kenya, LASU athletes won 10 out of the 11 medals for Nigeria.

Results and Standing:
- While specific results and standings for each sport are not detailed, it is noted that LASU athletes performed exceptionally well in previous editions.
- LASU did not win the football final but qualified for it, showing competitiveness in African sports.

Top Players/Scorers:
- No specific top players or scorers were mentioned in the available information.

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