OAU Crowned Champion of 15th West African University Games with 122 Medals

Posted : 13 October 2026

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) has emerged overall champion of the 15th West African University Games after securing 122 medals at the 10-day competition hosted on its campus in Ile-Ife, Osun State.

The official medal standings were confirmed on Sunday, October 11, 2026, as the games came to a close. OAU finished with 33 gold, 50 silver and 39 bronze medals to claim the top position among participating universities from Nigeria and other West African countries.

The host institution's performance placed it comfortably ahead of the University of Ghana, which finished second with 59 medals. The Ghanaian institution secured 26 gold, 21 silver and 12 bronze medals, making it the competition's second-most successful university by total medal count.

Benson Idahosa University finished third with 38 medals, comprising 21 gold, 10 silver and seven bronze. The University of Ibadan took fourth place with 42 medals, including 17 gold, 12 silver and 13 bronze.

Although the University of Ibadan collected more medals overall than Benson Idahosa University, the latter secured more gold medals, placing it higher in the standings under the gold-medal-first ranking system.

Lagos State University finished fifth with 17 medals, including 10 gold, four silver and three bronze. Afe Babalola University placed sixth with 42 medals, while Delta State University, Abraka, finished seventh with 11 medals.

Other institutions in the top 10 included the University of Ilorin, the University of Cape Coast and Nile University of Nigeria. Their performances highlighted the competitive depth of the university sports event.

The games featured athletes competing in several sporting disciplines, including football, basketball and swimming. The 10-day programme provided university athletes with opportunities to test their abilities, represent their institutions and compete against peers from across the region.

The West African University Games also serve as a platform for promoting sporting excellence, student development and cooperation among tertiary institutions. Hosting the competition gave OAU an opportunity to demonstrate its organisational capacity while competing for honours on home ground.

With 33 gold medals and 122 awards overall, OAU's performance secured its place at the top of the final standings. The University of Ghana and Benson Idahosa University also delivered strong campaigns, finishing second and third respectively.

The 2026 edition reinforced the importance of university sports in identifying emerging talent and encouraging competition across West Africa. The final medal standings reflected the performances of participating institutions across the different events.

OAU Crowned Champion of 15th West African University Games with 122 Medals

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