In a recent interview with Elton Brobbey, Herbert Mensah, President of World Rugby’s African Association and former Kumasi Asante Kotoko Board Chairman, expressed concerns about Ghana’s declining status as a sporting nation.

This follows Ghana’s failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the first time in 20 years, coupled with disappointing performances at global events like the Olympics and Commonwealth Games. Mensah criticized the ineffective use of resources, particularly in football, stating, “We have to look inwardly at ourselves. A great sporting nation like Ghana is no longer a great sporting nation. The money spent on these events, especially on football, is not acceptable.”

Ghana’s underperformance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where the country won no medals, underscores the veteran sports administrator’s concerns.