In a thrilling finale, Ghana’s U12 rugby team emerged victorious in the Marie Kore International Tournament, held at the Technical High School in Abidjan.
The tournament, which aimed to promote rugby among youth and provide a platform for young players to showcase their skills, featured national teams from Ivory Coast, Mali, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Guinea, and Togo.
Ghana’s journey to the championship was marked by impressive performances, with the team winning three games on the first day.
Although they lost two games on the second morning, their overall points tally earned them a spot in the final against Ivory Coast, who topped the group stage. The final match was a closely contested affair, with Ghana ultimately emerging victorious with a convincing 10-5 win over the host nation.
This victory marked a significant achievement for Ghana’s young rugby players, who demonstrated impressive skills and teamwork throughout the tournament.
The Marie Kore International Tournament is a joint effort by the Ivorian Rugby Federation, Rugby Africa, World Rugby, and the Ministry of Sports and Living Environment, aiming to promote rugby among youth and celebrate African unity.
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