By Nura Garba

Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has bagged two bronze medals in Judo at the ongoing 11th Africa University Games (FASU) being co-hosted by the University of Lagos and the Lagos State University (LASU).

SolaceBase reports that Mujahid Musa of Accounting Department scooped two bronze medals in 73 kg and opened thereby earning recognition at the international fiesta.

Director of Sports, Professor Rabiu Mohammed, reacting on the international medals said he was happy with the effort of the athlete and affirmed that he had really earned it owing to his preparation prior to the competition.

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He attributed the success to the untiring support of the Vice Chancellor, Professor Sagir Adamu Abbas.

The chief coach of Judo, Ado Cizo said the boy started participating in judo since his childhood. He said Bayero University Kano has become the home of judokas having won several gold, silver and bronze medals at various competitions.

The father of Mujahid Musa, who attended the performance of his son expressed happiness and said the boy had inherited him having served Nigeria at various international competitions in Judo. He also played for Bayero University Kano.