
UDS Makes History With Quarterfinal Berth After Stunning 4–1 Win Over Ramon Llull (Spain)!
- The university for development studies’s Baobab boys played their secon game at the 2025 Fisu World University Cup in China earlier today.
- See the “first-in-Africa-to-ever-do-it” history the Developers chalked
History
History was made in Dalian, China, as the University for Development Studies (UDS) blazed their way into the quarterfinals of the FISU World University Football Tournament — becoming the first African university ever to reach this stage!
Dominant
In a match packed with energy and flair, UDS outclassed Spain’s Ramon Llull University with a commanding 4–1 victory. The team’s performance was nothing short of spectacular, with sharp finishing and relentless pressure from start to finish.
🎯 Alhassan Zakaria led the charge with two clinical goals.
⚡ Ezideen Alhassan and Ibrahim Saani added their own magic, rounding off a night to remember.
This wasn’t just a win — it was a statement. UDS showed the world what African football is made of: passion, precision, and pride. The team’s journey is inspiring young talents across the continent and proving that dreams can become reality.

Chats
🗣️ Coach Ibrahim Tanko summed it up beautifully:
“This victory goes beyond UDS. It’s for Ghana, for Africa, and for every young footballer dreaming of the big stage.”

With two wins in the bag, UDS now heads into the quarterfinals with confidence and momentum. The dream continues — and the support is growing stronger by the day.





