The 2026 National Sports Fiesta of the Unity Schools Old Students Association, USOSA, has ended in Enugu, with the Federal Government College, FGC, Enugu emerging champions.
It topped the table with eight gold, three silver and two bronze medals.
FGC Ikot Ekpene Old Students Association finished in second place with seven gold, seven silver, and three bronze medals.
DAILY POST reports that the keenly contested sports fiesta that featured 30 Unity Schools from across the country.
The week-long sports festival, which was held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, brought together alumni from federal unity colleges nationwide.
Events featured at the fiesta included football, tug of war, march-past, swimming, lawn tennis, table tennis, snooker, ludo, draughts, badminton, volleyball, basketball, golf, among others.
FGC Ikot Ekpene, one of the strong contenders, battled alongside 29 other schools in its bid to retain the trophy but ultimately settled for second place as FGC Enugu dominated the medals table.
Speaking after the tournament, the President-General of USOSA, Michael Magaji, said the fiesta goes beyond competition, describing sports as a vital tool for national unity and development.
“We are fully aware of the power of sports as a unifying force—one that brings people together and fosters prosperity. This event in Enugu provides us with yet another platform to strengthen our bonds, celebrate our diversity, and demonstrate that we are models of responsible citizenship,” he said.
Magaji noted that while the association remains committed to advancing public education, sports serve as an additional platform to deepen relationships and promote nation-building.
“Through this initiative, we aim to build bridges across the country and reinforce relationships that, in many cases, span 30, 40, or even 50 years,” he added.
He emphasised that USOSA’s interventions are voluntary and aimed at giving back to society, particularly the public education system that shaped its members.
According to him, the association is working to restore the high standards once associated with unity schools.
“These were once centres of excellence, and while standards may have declined over time, our goal is to restore and even surpass those standards, one school at a time,” he said.
