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Mensah commended Nigeria's senior female rugby team, the Lady Stallions, for their resilience in facing formidable opponents like Madagascar, Uganda, Tunisia, and Zimbabwe.
Hebert Mensah, President of Rugby Africa, has lauded Nigeria's burgeoning Rugby landscape, highlighting the country's notable participation at the African Games as a testament to its potential.
Mensah commended Nigeria's senior female rugby team, the Lady Stallions, for their resilience in facing formidable opponents like Madagascar, Uganda, Tunisia, and Zimbabwe.
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12:37 - 30.10.2023
Ibudó Rugby Association partners Bradfor Bulls RLFC, BRAdford Foundation
The partnership between the Bradford Bulls RLFC and Ibudó Rugby Association represents a historic collaboration to foster growth and development within the rugby community and strengthen the ties between the UK and Nigeria.
Despite a period of absence from competitive games due to a ban, Nigeria's competitive spirit shone through, signaling a promising future for Rugby in the country.
Expanding International Participation
Emphasizing the need for increased involvement in international competitions, Mensah underscored the importance of collaboration between Rugby Africa and the Nigerian Rugby Football Federation (NRFF).
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06:56 - 17.09.2023
Paris 2024: Nigeria reach Knockout phase of Final Olympic Rugby African Qualifiers
Only one team will be selected to compete in the Olympic Rugby Sevens tournament in Paris in 2024.
Leveraging his relationship with NRFF President Dr. Ademola Are, Mensah aims to secure more opportunities for Nigerian Rugby on the global stage.
Grassroots Development Initiatives
Mensah stressed the necessity of robust grassroots programs, including local and school leagues, to foster talent from a young age. He lamented the absence of a school league system in West Africa and urged the implementation of structures similar to those in Zimbabwe and South Africa to nurture talent effectively.
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15:21 - 23.03.2024
Nigeria dominates Boxing at 13th African Games with 8 Gold medals
With 121 medals, including 47 gold, 33 silver, and 41 bronze, Team Nigeria sits second on the medal table behind Egypt.
Highlighting the potential synergy between Rugby and other sports disciplines, Mensah advocated for the reintroduction of Athletics, Weightlifting, Shot put, Handball, and Wrestling into Nigeria's Rugby landscape. By diversifying participation, Nigeria can enhance its overall sporting prowess.
Positioning Nigeria as a Rugby Powerhouse
Mensah concluded by asserting that implementing these measures could propel Nigeria's Rugby program to rival some of the top Rugby-playing nations in Africa. With strategic development initiatives and increased international exposure, Nigeria has the potential to make significant strides in the world of Rugby.
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