McPherson University Clinches Championship Title at 2026 Inter-University Games

McPherson University Seriki Sotayo, Ogun State has emerged overall champions at the 2026 Inter-University Games hosted by Dominion University, following an impressive performance by the institution’s athletes throughout the competition.

The week-long sporting event, sponsored by the Taiwo Adelakun Foundation, was held from May 16 to 23, 2026, and featured participation from Dominion University, Precious Cornerstone University, First Technical University, and McPherson University.

In celebration of the victory, the team captain, Orji Gospel Ebuka, formally presented the championship trophy to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Francis Igbasan, during a visit to the University. 

The team was led by the Coordinator of Sports, Mr. Olutayo Balogun, who commended the athletes for their discipline, resilience, and determination throughout the tournament. He noted that the victory reflected the university’s growing commitment to sporting excellence and holistic student development.

Receiving the trophy, Professor Francis Igbasan congratulated the athletes and officials for making the university proud through their outstanding performance. He praised their teamwork and dedication, describing the achievement as a testament to hard work and effective preparation.

The Vice-Chancellor further assured the team of the university management’s continued support for sports development and other extracurricular activities aimed at promoting excellence, leadership, and healthy competition among students.