FASU Games: Ghanaian Double Gold Medalist Praises Nigeria’s Supportive Atmosphere
Janet Mensah, a double gold medalist from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, praised Nigeria's supportive atmosphere at the ongoing Federation of African University Sports (FASU) Games, co-hosted by UNILAG and LASU.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
Janet Mensah, a double gold medalist and student of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, has described Nigeria as the best place to be during the ongoing Federation of African University Sports (FASU) Games. Mensah, who won gold in both the women’s 100m and 200m races, expressed her admiration for the atmosphere in Nigeria, highlighting the massive support she received from the fans.
The 11th FASU Games, co-hosted by the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, have brought together top athletes from across Africa. Mensah, speaking on the sidelines of the competition, emphasized how the positive environment contributed to her performance.
“The atmosphere here is great, and I can say Nigeria is the best place to be because I enjoyed the massive support,” Mensah said. “The 200m gold medal is my first, but I have won some others in the past. This medal means a lot to me, and I will cherish it. Team Ghana is doing well because we practice a lot and are on top of our game. I have a high target to represent my country in international competitions, either in the African Games or the Olympics someday.”
Zeinab Awuai, a silver medalist in the women’s 200m race from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana, acknowledged that her second-place finish fell short of her expectations. Despite her fatigue from participating in both the 100m final in the morning and the 200m final in the afternoon, she was pleased to secure a silver medal.
“I am really happy although I was really tired, which was why I was not able to achieve the timeline. But I am happy to get a silver medal in the 200m,” Awuai said.
Morenikeji Sulaimon of the Federal University of Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), who won bronze in the 200m, expressed satisfaction with her performance despite earlier setbacks in the 100m race.
“I feel good because my 100m wasn’t great, but I tried in the 200m. This is not my first international competition,” Sulaimon remarked.
The FASU Games continue to highlight the talent and determination of African university athletes, fostering a spirit of camaraderie and competition among participants.
