On 26 October, Caucasus University hosted the Fall 2026 final of the Pepe’s Cup football championship on its sports grounds.
The final was officially opened by Caucasus University President Kakha Shengelia; David Birdsell, Ph.D., Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at Kean University; Kate Gallagher, Senior Vice President for Student Experience at Kean University; and Mamuka Nishnianidze, Giorgi Nishnianidze’s father.
Held annually in memory of Giorgi “Fefe” Nishnianidze, the tournament brings together Caucasus University students and staff.
The championship concluded with the following results:
- First place: BLAUGRANA, representing the Caucasus School of Business (CSB)
- Second place: PATCHKORA, a mixed team
- Third place: Rabona, a mixed team
Caucasus University awarded vouchers worth GEL 1,000, GEL 750 and GEL 500 to the first, second and third-place teams, respectively. The winning team also received the championship’s travelling trophy.
Shota Kuprava of PATCHKORA was named Best Player, while Aleksandre Julukhidze of CSB BLAUGRANA received the Best Goalkeeper award. Both were presented with gifts from tournament sponsor Jer Arasdros, a Georgian brand.
The matches were officiated by referees invited from the Georgian Football Federation.
The championship was sponsored by Sandora Georgia, Coca-Cola Bottlers Georgia, Red Bull and Jer Arasdros.
