Athletes from 43 African countries gather in Lagos for FASU games

The 11th edition of the Federation of African University Sports (FASU) games has officially commenced in Lagos, Nigeria. It features over 1,500 athletes from 43 African countries.

The Egyptian Minister of Youth and Sport and President of FASU, Ashraf Sobhy, declared the games open on Saturday at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) Sports Complex during the opening ceremony.

The event, which will run until 29 September, is co-hosted by UNILAG and Lagos State University (LASU), marking the first-ever joint hosting by two universities.