By Nkiru Anakor
The sports team of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, has received a boost ahead of its participation in the 2026 All African University Games, scheduled to hold in Cairo, Egypt, from Sept. 7 to 17.
The boost came on Sept. 2, when the Chief Executive Officer of GoldenWaters Agency Ltd., Lagos, Chief Ozzy Alagbu, donated sports kits to the university team to support its preparations for the continental competition.
The items were presented to the Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Ugochukwu Bond Anyaehie, by the Acting Director of Sports, Chukwudi Anthonia, and the Chairman of the University Sports Committee, Prof. Dereck Orji.
The donation included a customised tracksuit presented to the Vice Chancellor on behalf of the donor.
Receiving the items, Prof. Anyaehie expressed appreciation to Chief Alagbu for the gesture, describing the support as a timely encouragement for the athletes as they prepare to represent UNIZIK on the continental stage.
He urged members of the team to remain disciplined, focused and determined, urging them to compete with confidence and strive for gold.
The vice chancellor expressed confidence in the athletes’ ability to deliver strong performances and make the university proud, adding that their success would further enhance UNIZIK’s reputation in university sports.
Prof. Anyaehie disclosed his willingness to travel to Cairo to personally cheer the team if it advances to the final stage of the competition.
The presentation was witnessed by Mr. Emeka Okeke and Mr. Emeka Alagbu.
Nkiru Anakor is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
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