Your victory cements what Ghana is capable of – Kofi Adams tells UDS team
The University for Development Studies (UDS) was given a hero’s reception at Kotoka International Airport on their return from Dalian, China, as world champions of the University Games football tournament.
Minister for Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Adams, who was among the dignitaries to receive the team, praised the UDS football team, describing their historic World University Football Championship triumph as a shining example of Ghana’s potential on the global stage.
The Minister commended the players and officials for their exceptional achievement.
“I want to welcome you back home. Celebrate because you have done something great. Something no African university, no Ghanaian university has ever done. Your victory has only come to cement what Ghana is capable of doing,” he told the players.
UDS became the first African university to win the World University Football Championship after defeating Brazil’s Paulista University (UNIP) 2-1 in extra time on 28 September 2025 in Dalian, China.
The team’s homecoming on Sunday, 5 October, drew fans, students and dignitaries who thronged the airport to celebrate the milestone victory.
Plans are already underway for an official ceremony to honour the players and technical staff for their outstanding performance.
The technical team, playing body and some senior members of the University community are scheduled to present the trophy to President John Dramani Mahama at Jubilee House today, Tuesday, 7 October 2025.
