PRESS RELEASE
The Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Ghana is pleased to announce that, Ghana will host the 2024 Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens Tournament from Saturday, November 9 to Sunday, November 10, 2024. This prestigious event, which serves as a qualifier for the 2025 Challenger Series, will take place in Accra, marking the first time that West Africa will host this renowned continental competition.
Organized by Rugby Africa, the governing body of rugby on the continent, the tournament will bring together twelve national women’s teams, including reigning champions South Africa, Kenya, Tunisia, Zimbabwe, Burkina Faso, Madagascar, Ghana, Mauritius, Uganda, Zambia, Senegal, and Côte d’Ivoire. The event will be open to the public with free admission, allowing all Ghanaians and international spectators to witness world-class rugby action.
The Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens is a premier continental competition played in the fast-paced sevens format, where each team consists of seven players, and matches are played in two halves of seven minutes. The 2024 edition of the tournament will not only determine the champions of Africa but also offer an opportunity for the top three teams to qualify for the 2025 Challenger Series, a global rugby sevens qualifier.
This milestone reflects the growing stature of rugby in Ghana and across West Africa, particularly in promoting women’s sports. The Government of Ghana, under the leadership of His Excellency President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has been a strong advocate for the development of sports infrastructure and the promotion of gender equality in athletics. Hosting this tournament is a significant step in showcasing the country’s commitment to supporting women in sports and positioning Ghana as a growing hub for international sports events.
The matches will be held at the Rugby Stadium at the University of Ghana, the first purpose-built rugby stadium in West Africa. The venue, completed earlier this year for the 2023 African Games, is a symbol of the region’s dedication to advancing sports development. The tournament will provide an opportunity to demonstrate Ghana’s capacity to host major sporting events.
It is expected to draw significant attention and contribute to the growing visibility of women’s rugby on the continent.
For further information, please contact:
Nicole Vervelde Communications Advisor, Rugby Africa Email: nicole.vervelde@rugbyafrique.com
Kenneth Annang Public Relations Officer Ministry of Youth and Sports Email: Kenneth.annang@moys.gov.gh
About Rugby Africa
Rugby Africa is the continental governing body for rugby in Africa and one of the regional associations under World Rugby. With 39 member nations, Rugby Africa is dedicated to the promotion and development of rugby union, rugby sevens, and women’s rugby across Africa. The organization oversees key tournaments, including the Rugby World Cup qualifiers and the Africa Sevens, a qualifier for the Olympic Games.
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