President Mahama has commended the UDS football team for their success
President John Dramani Mahama has rewarded the University of Development Studies (UDS) football team with GH¢500,000 for their triumph at the 2025 World University Games in Dalian, China.
The president expressed pride in the team’s achievement, noting that their success has elevated Ghana’s image on the international sports stage.
He emphasised that the victory is a testament to the abundance of talent in the country, which must be nurtured to compete globally.
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“You have brought immense pride and glory to Ghana by winning the World University Football Games, beating no less a team than Brazil.
“This victory is not only a win for UDS. It is a statement that Ghanaian youth can compete and excel anywhere in the world when given the right opportunity and support,” President Mahama said when the team paid a courtesy call on him at Jubilee House on October 7, 2025.
He also announced a financial reward to support the team’s future endeavors.
“We won’t let you go empty-handed. This is GH¢500,000 to be presented to Professor Seidu Al-Hassan. It’s a reward to the team for the excellent job you have done,” he added.
UDS emerged champions of the 2025 World University Games football tournament after a hard-fought 2–1 victory over defending champions Paulista University of Brazil.
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