Audio By Carbonatix
President of Rugby Africa, Herbert Mensah has maintained that Ghana should be considered as a host for future World Rugby competitions, citing the nation's potential to become a prominent destination for international sporting events.
He said Ghana now has the foremost international standard rugby stadium in West Africa and as such must be considered in hosting world rugby tournaments.
Mr Mensah's remarks came during a press briefing organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports on the sidelines of the 13th All African Games, currently being hosted in the country.
"As President of Rugby Africa, I’m going to my board, I’m also on the Council for World Rugby, that Ghana should be considered as a place where we should be staging world competitions if we can keep the maintenance up. If we can bring World Rugby competitions here, at least 2 or perhaps 3," Mensah affirmed, highlighting Ghana's readiness to host prestigious rugby tournaments.
He said the state-of-the-art facility located at the University of Ghana Rugby Stadium in Accra is a testament to the government's willingness to invest in sports in the country commending the overall investments made by the government in facilities that could potentially elevate Ghana's status as a hub for international rugby events.
"We need to commend the government for putting together such excellent games. In sports, if you want results, you need to invest off the field to achieve on the field," he said.
He expressed confidence that such infrastructure would not only benefit local athletes but also garner recognition and pride across Africa.
Ghana is hosting the African Games for the first time with 5,000 elite athletes from over 54 African countries competing in 30 diverse sports codes including swimming, cricket, football, volleyball and many more.
With the inclusion of Rugby Sevens to the line-up, the African Games has delivered unmatched excitement so far.
Latest Stories
-
Western North NPP raises alarm over cocoa sector neglect, cites lack of funds and jute sacks
15 minutes -
Government still owes IPPs over $700m in legacy debt — JoyNews Research
17 minutes -
Charge Ofori-Atta and stop the public commentary – Frank Davies tells AG
33 minutes -
NPP race: Massive turnout in Gushegu as delegates endorse Bawumia
38 minutes -
Ashaiman traders protest main market redevelopment, fear losing stalls and livelihoods
45 minutes -
Daily Insight for CEOs: The CEO’s role in strengthening goal setting and OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) across the Organisation
46 minutes -
Protect it, fix inefficiencies: BoG Governor on Gold-for-Reserves
51 minutes -
Ghana to host 2026 Africa Aquatics Championships in May
59 minutes -
IGP and Management Board tour police recruitment centres in Greater Accra to assess process
1 hour -
BoG pushes back on IMF claims, says FX reforms are fixing not creating problems
1 hour -
Stability came at a cost – BoG defends billions lost in Domestic Gold Purchase Programme
1 hour -
Ofori-Atta’s lawyer slams AG over public disclosure of ‘inconclusive’ offshore probe
1 hour -
Retribution and Karma: Amanda Clinton links Ofori-Atta’s woes to 2018 banking sector collapse
1 hour -
Borderless Africa petition surpasses 10K signatures, campaign intensifies
2 hours -
QNET Ghana hosts New Year media soirée, unveils plans for bigger V-Africa event
2 hours
