On the Scoreboard, Kemi Mustaphas Dominance in Field Events
At the Nigerian University Games and across major continental competitions, Mustapha Ruqqayah Kemi of the University of Ilorin has consistently delivered outstanding performances in track and field, earning recognition as one of Nigeria s leading student athletes in the throwing events and making it onto our NUGA Scoreboard Spotlight.
A specialist in discus and shotput, Ruqqayah has built an impressive record within university sports. She emerged as a double champion at the FISU NUGA Games in both 2023 and 2025, dominating the womens discus and shotput events. Her performances extended beyond national competitions, where she secured a gold medal in discus and a silver medal in shotput at the 2023 West African University Games.
Her excellence continued on the continental stage at the All African University Games in 2024, where she clinched gold in discus and added a silver medal in shotput, reinforcing her position as a top tier athlete within African university sports.
Beyond university competitions, Ruqqayah has also made her mark nationally. She emerged as the gold medallist in discus at the 2024 National Sports Festival and placed third at the 2025 National Athletics Championship. She further demonstrated her competitive strength by finishing fourth at the 2024 Nigeria Athletics Olympic Trials, competing among some of the countrys best athletes.
Her journey reflects a strong blend of consistency, discipline, and competitive excellence, qualities that continue to define her growth within the sport. As a state champion and national contender, she represents the increasing standard of performance emerging from Nigerian university sports.
Beyond her achievements, Ruqqayah remains an active student athlete, representing the University of Ilorin while continuing to compete at both national and international levels. Her ability to balance academics with high performance sport highlights the evolving role of student athletes as both scholars and elite competitors.
Mustapha Ruqqayah Kemis story is one of sustained excellence and progression. Through her performances and continued development, she embodies the values of resilience, dedication, and impact that define the NUGA community.