$World Cup 2026: \'The quality is here\' â?? Herbert Mensah on Africa\'s renaissance$

World Cup 2026: 'The quality is here' â?? Herbert Mensah on Africa's renaissance

Thu 25th Jun, 2026 22:33

President of Rugby Africa, Herbert Mensah, has declared that African football has proven its quality on the world stage, as a record-breaking number of nations from the continent advance to the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup.

Speaking on the performances of African teams, Mensah highlighted the strength of the African contingent and argued that recent results have dispelled any doubts about the continent's footballing standards.

"The quality is here. African teams have shown that they can compete with and challenge the traditional powers of world football," he noted.

Africa qualified 10 teams for the expanded World Cup, a historic milestone that Mensah says reflects the growing depth of talent across the continent.

"This is a record for Africa. It has never happened before, and it reflects the quality that exists across the continent," he said.

He singled out several standout moments from the tournament, including Morocco's continued emergence as a global force, Cape Verde's impressive performances, DR Congo's resilience, and Ghana's display against England. He also congratulated Morocco and South Africa for securing places in the knockout stages, describing their achievement as a source of pride for the continent.

The performances of African players, he said, have showcased the continent's talent, athleticism and growing tactical maturity.

Reflecting on long-standing calls for Africa to receive more World Cup slots, Mensah said advocates had argued for years that the continent possessed the talent required to justify increased representation.

"What Africa needed was an opportunity. More African teams at the World Cup means more quality football, greater entertainment and a stronger global game," he said.

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