The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has congratulated the University of Development of Studies (UDS) for winning the 2025 International University Sports Federation (FISU) University Football World Cup held in China.
The UDS team became the first African university to lift the FISU University World Cup after beating Brazil’s Paulista University 2-1 at the Suoyuwan Stadium in Dalian on Sunday.
A statement released by the Sports Ministry commended the UDS team for making history and making Ghana proud at the tournament.
“This achievement is not only historic, it is clear proof that when talent, preparation, resilience and strong institutional support align with national pride, excellence follows.
“UDS’s journey from continental champions to global winners demonstrates the transformative role of sport in higher education. Even with limited resources, UDS has shown that focused leadership and purpose can deliver results on the world stage,” the statement said.
It added that UDS’s progress from the group stages to the final demonstrates tactical discipline, mental fortitude, and technical brilliance.
The statement also congratulated the coach of the team, Ibrahim Tanko, the university’s management, the Sports Directorate and all the student athletes for their excellence.
“You have not only elevated the name of UDS but also carried the flag of Ghana and the African continent with distinction.
“This is a turning point for school sports in Ghana. The Ministry remains fully committed to scaling up support through the forthcoming National School Sports Framework.
“UDS has proven that a structured talent development pathway from the classroom to the global stage is not just desirable; it is achievable,” the statement ended.