President John Dramani Mahama has rewarded the University for Development Studies (UDS) with GHC500,000 for their historic triumph at the FISU World University Football Tournament in China.
The UDS football team, which became the first African university to win the global competition, paid a courtesy call on the President at the Jubilee House, where they presented their trophy.
The Ghanaian champions captured worldwide attention after a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Brazil’s Paulista University in the final. Despite conceding in the opening 10 seconds, captain Mohammed Sulemana equalised in stoppage time before Ezedeen Alhassan sealed the win with a stunning goal from a corner kick in extra time.
President Mahama commended the players and technical team for their remarkable achievement, lauding them for flying Ghana’s flag high and serving as an inspiration to young athletes across the continent.
The victorious UDS contingent returned home on Sunday, October 5, to a rousing welcome at the Kotoka International Airport.
