UDS qualifies for World University Games final

The University for Development Studies (UDS) of Ghana has qualified for the finals of the World University Games after beating Spain’s University of Granada in the semi-finals on Friday, September 26, 2025.

After 90 minutes of end-to-end football, neither side could find a breakthrough, with the game locked at 0-0 and destined for a penalty shootout.

Granada blinked first, missing their opening spot-kick to hand UDS the early advantage.

But the Ghanaians faltered on their fourth attempt, dragging the contest into sudden death.

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With pressure mounting to the limit, UDS’s goalkeeper emerged the hero, pulling off a decisive save that sealed a dramatic 5-4 shootout victory.

The win sends UDS into the final of the prestigious competition, etching their name into the history books and igniting wild celebrations from the Ghanaian camp.

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