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Ghana’s Minister for Youth and Sports Marks the 25-Day Countdown to the 13th African Games, Accra 2023 and Commissioning of Sports Complex

The construction of state-of-the-art sports facilities in the country, not only provides a platform for athletic excellence, but also contributes to the overall infrastructure development, leaving a legacy for generations to come

As Africa count down 25 days to the beginning of the 13th African games taking place in Accra Ghana between March 8th – March 23, 2024, Ghana’s minister for youth & sports, Hon. Mustapha Ussif (MP) has commissioned a newly constructed sports facility, the Borteyman sports complex in Accra on…

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Africa Investment Forum: Rugby Africa President Calls for Investment in the Excellence of Africa

The sports industry in Africa is experiencing rapid growth, with the potential to generate jobs, improve public health, foster social inclusion and drive economic growth

Herbert Mensah, the newly elected President of Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com), the continental governing body for rugby in Africa, participated in a one-to-one fireside chat at the 2023 Africa Investment Forum (AIF) on Thursday, November 10 in Marrakech, Morocco. Championed by the African Development Bank and seven other founding partners (Africa50,…

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Africa Investment Forum welcomes Rugby Africa President to discuss the business of sport

Championed by the African Development Bank and seven other founding partners, the Africa Investment Forum is Africa’s investment marketplace to accelerate transactions to close Africa’s investment gaps

The newly elected President of Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com), the continental governing body for rugby in Africa, Mr Herbert Mensah, will discuss the business of sport in a one-to-one fireside chat at the 2023 Africa Investment Forum (AIF) (www.AfricaInvestmentForum.com) on Thursday, November 9 in Marrakech, Morocco.   Championed by the African Development…

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Media Invitation – Rugby World Cup Final: Online Press Conference of the President of Rugby Africa, the governing body of rugby in Africa

South Africa will compete in the 2023 Rugby World Cup Final on Saturday 28 October

As the world prepares for the final of the 2023 Rugby World Cup featuring South Africa’s Springboks and New Zealand’s All Blacks, Herbert Mensah, the newly elected President of Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com), the continental governing body of rugby across Africa, will host an online press conference in English with French…

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Media Invitation – Rugby World Cup Final: Online Press Conference of the President of Rugby Africa, the governing body of rugby in Africa

South Africa will compete in the 2023 Rugby World Cup Final on Saturday 28 October

As the world prepares for the final of the 2023 Rugby World Cup featuring South Africa’s Springboks and New Zealand’s All Blacks, Herbert Mensah, the newly elected President of Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com), the continental governing body of rugby across Africa, will host an online press conference in English with French…

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Herbert Mensah, the newly elected President of Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com), the governing body of rugby in Africa, delivered a keynote speech today at the Bloomberg New Economy Gateway Africa, Bloomberg's flagship event in Africa. In his speech, he called for a change of mindset from World Rugby and African governments.…

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At the Bloomberg New Economy Gateway Africa 2023 event, Mensah shared his insights on treating rugby as a lucrative business venture

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Ghana and Burkina Faso men’s teams secured their qualification for next year’s event along with Ghana’s women’s team

After 11 fixtures, it was Ghana, Burkina Faso, Benin and Cote d’Ivoire who proved indomitable in the attractive contest with hundreds of patrons on the day

Eight male and five female teams put up an exciting and action-packed performance in the Rugby Africa Sevens World Cup qualifiers (www.RugbyAfrique.com) that took place this weekend at the Paa Joe Stadium in Kumasi. On Saturday, after 11 fixtures, it was Ghana, Burkina Faso, Benin and Cote d’Ivoire who proved…

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Host city Nairobi ready to kick off the 2021 U20 Barthés Trophy

Sponsored by the Société Générale, the U20 Barthés Trophy is the only junior tournament in Africa where generally eight national U20 teams compete for the title

As the 2021 edition of the continental youth tournament – The U20 Barthés Trophy – kicks off in Nairobi’s Nyayo national stadium from 24 June – 4 July 2021. The Senegalese team arrived in Nairobi in the early hours of Thursday morning before heading to their training bubble at Nairobi’s…