The Guinean delegation that participated in the 12th African University Games in Cairo, Egypt, has returned to Conakry. The athletes were welcomed at Ahmed-Sékou-Touré International Airport by officials from the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Innovation, as well as family members and supporters. The team brought home a championship title in basketball from the University of Mamou's Institute of Technology, and two vice-championship titles in women's and men's football.
Idriss Abad, captain of the University of Kankan's men's football team, expressed his satisfaction with the experience. He stated that it was a joy to return to Guinea and be received by a large crowd. Abad emphasized that the team represented the country proudly and hoped to do so again at the next World University Championships. He also praised the support received throughout the competition, thanking the authorities for enabling them to participate and play in good conditions.
Hanatou Fofana, captain of the University Général Lansana Conté de Sonfonia's women's football team, also welcomed the reception. She emphasized that representing Guinea on the international stage is a significant privilege. Fofana expressed her team's ambition to prepare well for the next University World Cup, stating that they would do everything in their power to bring the title back to Guinea.
The Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Innovation congratulated the Guinean team on their achievements. Dr. Facinet Conté, Secretary General of the Ministry, represented Minister Djami Diallo at the welcome ceremony. He praised the performances of the Guinean students in Cairo, highlighting the basketball team's championship title and the two vice-championship titles in football.
Dr. Conté expressed the Ministry's pride in the team's achievements, stating that Guinea can be pleased with the results obtained during the continental university competition. He emphasized that the Ministry and the entire Guinean nation are proud of their champions. The Guinean team's performance has raised expectations for the next University World Cup.
The Guinean delegation's achievements have sparked enthusiasm for the next University World Cup. The athletes intend to continue their preparation to defend the national colors in this upcoming competition. A representative of the delegation invited Guineans to have confidence in the team and continue to support them.
The Guinean team's return to Conakry marks the end of their participation in the 12th African University Games. The athletes' performances have been hailed as a success, and their ambitions for the next University World Cup are high. The Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Innovation will likely continue to support the team's preparation for the upcoming competition.
Key points
- The Guinean team won a championship title in basketball and two vice-championship titles in women's and men's football at the 12th African University Games.
