Nigerian University Games Association

Federation of Africa University Sports (FASU)

The Federation of Africa University Sports (FASU) is the governing body of university sport in Africa. It was funded in 1971 by 10 African countries to improve the development of sports in African universities.

Structure

Associate member of FISU since: 2007 Number of regional associations (FASU Zones): 5 (FASU-North, WAUG, FASU Central, EAUSF, CUCSA)

Events and activities:

FASU Games, held every 2 years (even years) with participation of national teams
FASU Championships, held every 2 years (odd Years) with participation of individual universities
FASU Pre-Games Scientific Conference, organised on the sidelines of the FASU Games
Secretary Generals’ and Student Leaders’ Seminar, held every two years
Various Zonal Games, organised every two years

The 10th edition of the All-Africa University Games will be held at Kenyatta University from 17-21 August. About 4000 participants from universities across the African continent are expected to take part in the five day competition in 15 sports: Athletics, Badminton, Basketball (3x3 and 5-a-side), Billiards, Chess, Football, Handball, Karate, Netball, Rugby 7s, Snooker, Swimming, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Tennis, Volleyball and Woodball. Three extra sports – namely Rollerball, Snooker and Woodball – shall be played for demonstration purposes.