FASU Games
27 Sep
As activities marking the ongoing 11th Federation of Africa University Games (FASU) tagged, “Lagos Nigeria 2024,” continues at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), FASU President, Dr. Ashraf Sobhy, has urged participating athletes to compete fairly in the spirit of sportsmanship.
23 Sep
Université Général Lansana Conté (UGLC) Sonfonia Conakry, Guinea, on Monday defeated host, University of Lagos (UNILAG), 67-66 in Day 2 match of the ongoing 11th All African University Games( FASU Games) in the basketball event. READ ALSO:UNILAG VC assures of successful 11th FASU Games The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the…
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