FASU 2024: LASU, FUOYE advance as Kenyatta University dethroned in football

(LAGOS, FASU Media) – The defending champions of the men’s football event, Kenyatta University, have been knocked out of the 2024 All African University Games in Lagos (FASU 2024) in Lagos.

The Nairobi-based university was drawn in Group B alongside Lagos State University (Nigeria), the University of Ghana (Ghana), and Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE).

On matchday one, Kenyatta University shared the spoils with co-hosts LASU, while FUOYE and the University of Ghana settled for a draw.

LASU defeated their Nigerian compatriots FUOYE 2-1 to record their first win. LASU initially controlled the match, with Emmanuel Okoro scoring the opening goal in the 20th minute. FUOYE equalised with a goal from Teniola Samuel before half-time.

The match then turned into a fast-paced battle for dominance, culminating in LASU securing the win with a late goal from Elijah Ayeni.

On the same day, Kenyatta University secured their first victory by defeating the University of Ghana.

Meanwhile, the final day was filled with drama as FUOYE thrashed the defending champions, Kenyatta, with a 3-0 win, and LASU edged past the University of Ghana.

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LASU topped Group B with seven points, followed by FUOYE and Kenyatta with four points each, while the University of Ghana finished with one point.