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The Nigerian University Games (NUGA) is a biennial event that brings together student-athletes from universities across Nigeria, promoting FISU’s motto: “Excellence in Mind and Body.”

  • Founded: 1965, following the 1st West African University Games at the University of Ibadan.
  • Participants: Over 80 universities (private and public) and more than 75,000 athletes since inception.
  • Sports: 18 events including athletics, football, basketball, swimming, volleyball, tennis, chess, and more.
  • Mission: To integrate sports into education and foster development through competitions, seminars, and forums.
  • Achievements: Many athletes have turned professional after their university careers.
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31 Oct

University Sports Highlights Across Nigerian Campuses October 2026

University sports activities continued across Nigerian campuses in October 2026, with student unions, sports directorates and student sports...

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29 Oct

NUGA Announces Postponement of the 28th NUGA Games to 2027

The Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) announces the postponement of the 28th NUGA Games, initially scheduled to take place from 1...

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28 Oct

BIU Secures Third Place at WAUG 2026 as Nigerian Universities Shine in West African Sports

Benson Idahosa University (BIU), Benin City, has recorded another significant achievement in university sports, finishing third overall at t...

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27 Oct

Student Athlete Spotlight: Esther Oluwafikunayo Olayinka Continues to Excel in University Athletics

Esther Oluwafikunayo Olayinka of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has continued to distinguish herself in university athletics thr...

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27 Oct

ThankGod Chibuike Nnamoko: Advancing Student Sports Leadership at ATBU and Beyond

From serving two terms as Director of Sports at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University to championing student sports leadership through NUGA and ...

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26 Oct

NUGA Council Convenes at UNICAL to Review Key Priorities for University Sports Development

The Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) held its Council Meeting at the University of Calabar (UNICAL) on 21 and 22 October 2026, b...

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Featured Events

Find your next NUGA event

International Day of University Sports (IDUS)

Event holds from 19 September,2026 to 21 September,2026

8th Afro-Varsity 3x3 Basketball Championship

Event holds from 29 May,2026 to 01 June,2026

12th All African University Games

Event holds from 09 August,2016 to 16 August,2026