By Abdi Ali
Published March 19, 2023
Herbert Mensah of Ghana has been elected President of Rugby Africa, the governing body of Rugby in Africa. Mensah, who is known for his passion for the sport and his extensive experience in sports administration, will lead the continent’s rugby governing body for four years.
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Created in 1986, Rugby Africa that was previously known as African Confederation of Rugby (Confédération Africaine de Rugby – CAR), is one of the six regional associations composing World Rugby, the international organization responsible for the governing of Rugby Union and Rugby Sevens. Rugby Africa unites all African countries which play rugby union, rugby sevens, and women’s rugby. Rugby Africa organizes the qualifying competition for the Rugby World Cup, and Africa Sevens, a qualifying competition for the Olympic Games. Rugby Africa has 39-member unions.
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“As we embark on this journey, I want us to project rugby as an alternative team sport, gain financial independence and improve the World Rugby Elite Program. My aim is to make Rugby Africa the gold standard for sports administration in the African continent,” Mensah said in his acceptance speech. “My vision for the next four years is to foster an all-inclusive competition framework that will provide members equal opportunities to grow and develop. I am also determined to build a positive and strong brand for Rugby Africa, expand the women’s rugby program, and provide a national stadium for each member association.”
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Herbert Mensah has been a driving force for the development and growth of Rugby in Ghana and his contribution to the sport’s progress in the sub-Saharan region has been significant.
With Mensah at the helm, Rugby Africa is poised for growth and development, and his team’s collective experience and vision for African rugby bodes well for the continent.
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