Also known as: Herbet Mensah
Herbert Mensah — Rugby Africa President and former Asante Kotoko chairman, leading May 9 stadium disaster commemoration and commenting on Ghana's World Cup prospects.
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… Former Asante Kotoko Chairman, Herbert Mensah, has since taken personal responsibility for supporting victims and vulnerable people through the May 9 Foundation, which he established after the disaster. …
KIVO supports 25th anniversary of May 9 Stadium DisasterJoy Online
… President of the May 9 Foundation, Herbert Mensah, who also serves as Secretary to the Shen Yang and Shen Yuet Children’s Heart Foundation, led a delegation of children who have survived hole-in-heart conditions after undergoing successful surgeries at the National Cardiothoracic …
Otumfuo welcomes May 9 Foundation delegation, children benefiting from heart surgeriesJoy Online
… And for me, it was May 9th,” said Herbert Mensah, former chairman of Kumasi Asante Kotoko. …
Ghana unites to mark 25 years since May 9 stadium tragedy that killed more than 126 peopleJoy Online
Former Asante Kotoko Board Chairman, Herbert Mensah, is set to lead the 25th commemoration of the May 9 Disaster in Kumasi this week. …
Herbert Mensah leads 25th commemoration of May 9 Disaster in KumasiJoy Online
Former Asante Kotoko Board Chairman, Herbert Mensah, has offered a candid and thought-provoking assessment of the Blacks Stars of Ghana as anticipation builds ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. …
Black Stars have succeeded through poor administration but it’s difficult this time – Herbert MensahJoy Online
Former Asante Kotoko Board Chairman, Herbert Mensah, has called for greater accountability from the leadership of the Black Stars as the team prepares for the FIFA World Cup in USA, Canada and Mexico. …
GFA must take responsibility if Black Stars fail – Herbert MensahRugby Africa President Herbert Mensah praised African teams' performances at the expanded FIFA World Cup, noting that Africa's qualification of 10 teams marks a historic milestone and reflects the continent's growing competitiveness on football's biggest stage.
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Rugby Africa President Herbert Mensah praised African teams' performances at the expanded FIFA World Cup, noting that Africa's qualification of 10 teams marks a historic milestone and reflects the continent's growing competitiveness on football's biggest stage.
17 hours ago · Joy Online →
Rugby Africa President Herbert Mensah has praised Ghana's tactical discipline and defensive organisation following the Black Stars' goalless draw against England at the FIFA World Cup, singling out Thomas Partey's midfield and defensive contributions as crucial to the result.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Rugby Africa President Herbert Mensah has called on Ghanaians to unite behind the Black Stars as they prepare for the FIFA World Cup, stating the team represents the nation's aspirations and deserves unwavering support. Mensah urged focus on encouraging players rather than criticism, and emphasized that success will depend on team unity and the squad's ability to work together effectively.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Herbert Mensah, President of Rugby Africa, has been invited to participate in the 33rd Afreximbank Annual Meetings in El-Alamein, Egypt from 21–24 June 2026, where he will speak on a panel about sports as a driver of African industrialisation and developing the continent's sports value chain.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Tunisia's Minister of Youth and Sports Sadok Mourali met with Herbert Mensah, President of Rugby Africa, Jonathan Webb, Vice-Chair of World Rugby, and other rugby federation officials.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The May 9 Foundation held a memorial march through Kumasi's principal streets to mark the 25th anniversary of the May 9, 2001 tragedy at Accra Sports Stadium, which claimed over 126 lives of football fans during a match between Accra Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko. The yearly memorial attracted thousands of people including traditional leaders, corporate chieftains, football fans, and children.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
GBfoods has donated cash and food items through the May 9 Charity Foundation to support families of victims of the May 9, 2001 Accra Sports Stadium disaster, which claimed more than 126 lives during a football match between Accra Hearts of Oak SC and Asante Kotoko SC. The donation coincided with the 25th anniversary of the tragedy, which remains one of the deadliest in African football history.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Interplast has donated items through the May 9 Foundation to support families affected by the May 9, 2001 Accra Sports Stadium disaster, which killed more than 126 people during a football match between Accra Hearts of Oak SC and Asante Kotoko SC. The Foundation, established after the tragedy, has undertaken support programmes including assistance for victims' families, flood and gas explosion victims, and medical interventions for children with hole-in-heart disease.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Sunda International has donated assorted household products through the May 9 Foundation to support families affected by the May 9, 2001 Accra Sports Stadium disaster, which claimed more than 126 lives during a football match between Accra Hearts of Oak SC and Asante Kotoko SC. The donation marked the 25th anniversary of the tragedy, one of the deadliest incidents in African football history.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Softcare Sanitary Pad has supported activities by the May 9 Foundation to mark the 25th anniversary of the May 9, 2001 Accra Sports Stadium disaster, which claimed more than 126 lives during a football match between Accra Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko. The foundation continues support programmes for victims' families and has partnered with the Shen Yang and Shen Yuet Children's Heart Foundation, enabling 117 children to undergo surgeries for hole-in-heart conditions at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
KIVO has donated through the May 9 Foundation to support families affected by the Accra Sports Stadium stampede on May 9, 2001, which killed more than 126 people during a football match between Accra Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko. The donation marked the 25th anniversary of the disaster, which remains Africa's worst sports tragedy.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Asantehene welcomed members of the May 9 Foundation and children who have undergone successful heart surgeries at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, as part of the 25th anniversary of the May 9, 2001 Accra Sports Stadium disaster. According to the foundation, 117 children have undergone successful surgeries over the past two years.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana commemorated the 25th anniversary of the May 9, 2001 stadium disaster in Kumasi, in which approximately 126 people were killed and many others injured during a football match. The annual commemoration brings together those affected by the tragedy and has extended to include connections with families from other stadium disasters abroad.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Asante Kotoko Board Chairman Herbert Mensah is leading the 25th commemoration of the May 9 Disaster, which occurred on May 9, 2001, at the Accra Sports Stadium, where 126 people died in a stampede during a football match between Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko. The observance will take place in Kumasi this week, with events starting Friday with prayers at the mosque, and a major gathering on Saturday; BBC is producing a documentary on the disaster.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Asante Kotoko chairman Herbert Mensah has assessed Carlos Queiroz as an accomplished coach despite his World Cup record, but warned that the Black Stars face a difficult path ahead, noting a history of poor administration and suggesting that player brilliance may not be enough this time as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup group stage against England, Croatia, and Panama.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Asante Kotoko Board Chairman Herbert Mensah has called for greater accountability from Ghana Football Association leadership ahead of the FIFA World Cup in USA, Canada and Mexico, stating that GFA administrators must answer to the people and "fall on their sword" if the team underperforms.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →