WAUG 2026: Lead City stun African champions UDS

Lead City University, Ibadan.

Lead City University stunned African champions University for Development Studies of Ghana 1-0, handing the Ghanaian side its first defeat at the 15th West African University Games in Ile-Ife, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

The result came after UDS had opened their campaign with an impressive 4-2 victory over Afe Babalola University, scoring four goals to emerge as early Group B contenders.

Lead City, however, put in a disciplined defensive display to keep the Ghanaians scoreless, and a single goal was enough to secure all three points.

The defeat marks a sharp contrast for UDS, who went from scoring four goals in a six-goal encounter against ABUAD to failing to find the net against Lead City.

While ABUAD managed to breach the Ghanaian champions’ defence twice, Lead City went a step further by shutting them out and making their chance count at the other end.

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The result has opened up the Group B race, with UDS unable to build on their opening victory and Lead City boosting their chances of progressing to the knockout stages.

For UDS, the defeat represents their first setback of the competition and a test of their response after their impressive opening performance.

Lead City, meanwhile, have made an early statement by containing one of the tournament’s leading sides and securing a valuable three points in the process.

The result adds further intrigue to the men’s football competition in Ile-Ife, with the battle for progression in Group B now wide open.

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