Nigerian University Games Association - NUGA

32 DAYS TO GO! 🎾🏆

The countdown continues to the 2026 West Africa University Games! 🎓

University sport, competition, talent and regional connection — all coming together.

32 days. One region. One university sports movement.

Hello September 🌿🏆

August was a month of momentum.

From the 37th CVCNU Annual General Assembly Conference at the University of Ilorin to the launch of the IDUS Nigeria 10KM Challenge, preparations for the 12th FASU Games and continued sporting activities across Nigerian campuses, university sport continued to move forward.

The month also saw Nigerian universities prepare for continental competition, with LASUED, LASU, UNIZIK, LAUTECH and UNIJOS set to represent Nigeria at the 12th All-Africa University Games in Cairo.

Now, September takes us from preparation into participation.

The month brings the 12th FASU Games in Cairo, where Nigerian universities will join institutions from across Africa in competition and continental collaboration.

At home, attention turns to the International Day of University Sport on 20 September, with NUGA's IDUS Nigeria 10KM Challenge bringing students, staff, alumni, community members and persons with disabilities together through movement, health, inclusion and university pride. Participants will run or walk, track their activities through Strava and take part in a nationwide celebration of university sport.

The NUGA Runners Club will continue to build that community beyond the challenge and connect university runners across Nigeria through Strava.

Across our university sports community, the focus remains on creating more opportunities for competition, participation, leadership, wellness and development on campus, nationally and across the continent.

More movement.
More participation.
More opportunities.
More impact.

September is here. Let the Games continue. 🇳🇬🏆

Welcome to September, our NUGA Community Members.

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📢 Press Release | NUGA Updates

University Sports Continue to Thrive Across Nigerian Campuses

University sports activities continued across Nigerian campuses in August 2026, with institutions and student leaders organising football competitions, fitness initiatives, esports tournaments and other sporting activities that created opportunities for participation, competition and campus engagement.

Recent highlights include:

At Federal University Otuoke (FUO), the 2026 FYB Inter Faculty Football Competition ran from 8–18 August, following the Freshers’ Cup launched earlier in June.

At the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), the 7KM Unity Walk for Progress, Walk for Life, Not Drugs held in Ebonyi State on 24 August promoted healthy living, unity, discipline and a drug-free society.

At Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, the inaugural All Departmental Cup brought together 18 departmental teams, with the competition running from 24 August to 12 September.

At Federal University Lokoja, the 2026 SUG Games concluded on 26 August with the closing ceremony and football finals at the Felele Campus Stadium.

At the University of Calabar, preparations are underway for the Malabor Champions League, organised by the Students Union Government through the Office of the Director of Sports.

At Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology (BOUESTI), the BOUESTI Sport Festival 2026 continued with sporting activities celebrating the creativity and culture of Ikere Kingdom. BOUESTI FC also played FUOYE Dazzlers FC in a 2–2 pre-season fixture.

At the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA), student sporting initiatives expanded beyond traditional competition, with eFootball Mobile, Call of Duty Mobile and Fantasy League activities offering students opportunities for gaming, competition and engagement.

These activities reflect the continued development of university sports across Nigeria, creating more spaces for competitive sport, fitness, esports, leadership, student participation and community engagement.

🏅 Monday Men |

Celebrating discipline, resilience, and the men shaping the story of sport through performance, leadership, and consistency.

Today, we spotlight Victor Osimhen, Nigerian professional footballer and one of Africa’s leading strikers, whose journey from Lagos to the highest levels of European football reflects determination, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Born on December 29, 1998, in Lagos, Osimhen began his football journey with Ultimate Strikers Academy before moving to Europe in 2017. His career took him through Wolfsburg, Charleroi and Lille before he joined Napoli in 2020.

At Napoli, Osimhen became a central figure in the club's historic 2022/23 Serie A title-winning campaign, scoring 26 league goals and finishing as the league's top scorer. He became the first African player to win the Serie A Golden Boot.

His journey continued with Galatasaray, where he initially joined on loan before making a permanent move in 2025. In his first full season with the club, he helped Galatasaray win the Turkish league title, following a 2024/25 season in which he scored 37 goals across competitions and won the league's top-scorer award.

Beyond the numbers, Osimhen's story speaks to perseverance — navigating setbacks, changing leagues and environments, and continuing to establish himself at the highest level.

As his personal motto reminds us:

“My whole life has been a struggle, but I always come out on top.”

👏 Celebrate excellence. Celebrate the journey.

Tag a teammate or athlete who inspires you. 👇

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📢 NUGA × Strava | Join the IDUS Nigeria 10KM Challenge 🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♂️

You’re already on Strava… now join the challenge! 🇳🇬

On 20 September 2026, university communities across Nigeria will join the global celebration of the International Day of University Sport (IDUS) through the IDUS Nigeria 10KM Challenge.

This is one movement connecting university communities across Nigeria through movement, health, inclusion and university pride.

🏃🏾 THE CHALLENGE

📅 20 September 2026
🎯 Complete 10KM
🏃🏾 Run | 🚶🏾 Walk | 🔄 Combine both
📍 Anywhere
📱 Track with Strava
♿ 3–5KM adapted distance for persons with disabilities

Multiple activities count — just sync your activities and complete your 10KM before 20 September.

🏅 YOU'LL EARN

🎖️ Finisher Badge
📜 Digital Certificate
🎽 Digital Race Bib
📊 Leaderboard Ranking
🏆 Challenge Awards

🏆 UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE AWARDS

Universities will compete for:

🥇 Highest Participation
📍 Greatest Total Distance
👥 Most Active Faculty
📱 Best Social Media Engagement
🌱 Greenest University
🎓 Most Active Students
🎓 Most Active Alumni
🏆 Best Overall University

One global movement. One university community. More movement. Greater impact.

📲 JOIN THE CHALLENGE

1️⃣ Join the NUGA Runners Club on Strava.
2️⃣ Join the IDUS Nigeria 10KM Challenge.
3️⃣ Run or walk from wherever you are.
4️⃣ Track, sync and complete your 10KM.

🏃🏾 Join the IDUS Nigeria 10KM Challenge: Link in our Instagram Bio

🔗 Strava links are also available in our Instagram bio.

10KM. Your Pace. Your Campus.
One University Community. Run Together. Grow Together. 🇳🇬

📢 NUGA Updates | IDUS Nigeria 10KM Challenge

Join the NUGA Runners Club 🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♂️

The NUGA Runners Club, powered by NUGA × Strava, is bringing university runners together across Nigeria ahead of the IDUS Nigeria 10KM Challenge.

It is a community built to help you run together, stay motivated, train together and celebrate together — while promoting health, friendship, university pride, sustainability and active lifestyles.

Why Join?

🏃🏾 Improve your health and wellbeing
🤝 Build community and friendships
🇳🇬 Celebrate university sport across Nigeria
🎖️ Earn digital rewards
🏆 Compete on national and university leaderboards
🌱 Promote sustainability and active lifestyles

Who Can Participate in the IDUS Challenge?

🎓 Students — 10KM
👩🏾‍🏫 Staff — 10KM
🎓 Alumni — 10KM
🌍 Community Members — 10KM
♿ Persons with Disabilities — 3–5KM

What Do You Get?

✔️ Digital Race Bib
✔️ Finisher Certificate
✔️ Finisher Badge
✔️ University Leaderboard recognition
✔️ Amazing Prizes

🏆 University Challenge Awards

Universities will compete for recognition across:

🥇 Highest Participation
📍 Greatest Total Distance
👥 Most Active Faculty
📱 Best Social Media Engagement
🌱 Greenest University
🎓 Most Active Students
🎓 Most Active Alumni
🏆 Best Overall University

Whether you run competitively, walk for fitness or simply want to be part of something bigger, there is a place for you in the NUGA Runners Club.

How to Join

📲 Step 1: Join the NUGA Runners Club on Strava.
🏃🏾 Step 2: Join the IDUS Nigeria 10KM Challenge.
📍 Step 3: Run or walk and track your activity on Strava.
🎖️ Step 4: Complete the challenge and earn your digital recognition.

🏃🏾‍♀️ Join the NUGA x Strava Runners Club: Link in our instagram bio

You can also scan the QR code on the flyer to join or find link in our bio.

Run together. Stay motivated. Train together. Celebrate together.

One University Community. 🇳🇬

📢 NUGA Updates | IDUS Nigeria 10KM Challenge

10KM. Your Pace. Your Campus. 🇳🇬

As the global university sports community marks 10 years of the International Day of University Sport (IDUS) on 20 September 2026, the Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) invites universities and their communities across Nigeria to join the IDUS Nigeria 10KM Challenge.

Aligned with FISU’s global 10 Years, 10 Kilometres movement, the challenge carries the theme:

One University Community.
Run Together. Grow Together.

On 20 September 2026, students, academic and non-teaching staff, alumni, community members and persons with disabilities can complete 10KM by running, walking or combining both — from their campuses or wherever they are in Nigeria.

For persons with disabilities, an adapted 3–5KM category will be available.

Participation will be tracked through Strava. Participants should join both the official NUGA Runners Club and the IDUS Nigeria 10KM Challenge before taking part.

🏆 University recognition categories include:

• Highest Participation
• Greatest Total Distance
• Most Active Faculty
• Most Active Students
• Most Active Alumni
• Best Social Media Engagement
• Greenest University
• Best Overall University

Participants who complete the challenge will receive a Digital Race Bib, Finisher Certificate and Finisher Badge.

This is more than a 10KM challenge. It is an opportunity to connect students, staff, alumni and communities through health, inclusion, movement and university pride — as one national university community.

10 Years. 10 Kilometres. One University Community.

Run Together. Grow Together.

STRAVA LINKS IN OUR INSTAGRAM BIO.. REGISTER NOW!!!!!!

| Plan & Prepare

Self-care is not always about slowing down. Sometimes, it is about taking a moment to organise your week and prepare yourself for what lies ahead.

For students and student-athletes, the week can quickly become busy with lectures, labs, tests, assignments, training sessions, travel and other responsibilities on and off the field. Taking time on Sunday to plan ahead can help reduce stress and bring more clarity to the days ahead.

Today’s reminder: prepare today for a lighter week tomorrow.

Here are a few simple ways to organise your Sunday:

📚 Review Your Academic Schedule
Go through your lectures, labs, tests and assignments for the week ahead.

🏃 Review Training & Travel Plans
Check your training times, competitions and any travel commitments so nothing catches you off guard.

🗓️ Block Out Your Time
Plan your study sessions around training and other important commitments.

🎒 Pack & Prepare
Get your bag, sports kit, ID card, charger and water bottle ready ahead of time.

⏰ Set Your Reminders
Set alarms and reminders for important classes, deadlines, training sessions and appointments.

The week feels lighter when you organise it on Sunday.

What is one thing you're doing today to prepare for the week ahead?

40 DAYS TO GO! ⚽️

The countdown is on to the 2026 West Africa University Games! 🎓🏆

University sport, competition, talent and regional connection — all coming together.

40 days. One region. One university sports movement.