Ghana Rugby president Rafatu Inusah named Team Ghana chief for 2027 Youth Commonwealth Games

The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has appointed Ghana Rugby Football Union president Rafatu Inusah as Chef de Mission for Team Ghana at the 2027 Youth Commonwealth Games in Malta and Gozo.

Inusah described the appointment as a great honour and expressed gratitude to the GOC for entrusting her with the role ahead of the multi-sport event.

“I am truly humbled and honoured to be appointed as Chef de Mission for the 2027 Youth Commonwealth Games in Malta,” she said.

“A heartfelt thank you to the Ghana Olympic Committee for this incredible privilege and honour.

“I look forward to serving with dedication, supporting our young athletes, and proudly representing Ghana on this important international stage.”

The eighth edition of the Youth Commonwealth Games will take place from 29 October to 4 November 2027 in Malta and Gozo, bringing together around 1,200 athletes aged between 14 and 18 from 74 Commonwealth nations and territories.

The GOC said Inusah’s appointment aligns with its commitment to women’s empowerment and efforts to increase the representation of female leaders in sports administration.

A member of the GOC board, Inusah also serves on the organisation’s Games and Technical Committee as well as its Women in Sports Commission.

She made history as the first woman to lead the Ghana Rugby Football Union and has previously served as Secretary General of the Ghana Triathlon Federation. She is also a member of Rugby Africa’s Women’s Advisory Committee.

In a further boost to her growing profile in international sports administration, Inusah has been selected for the International Coaching Enrichment Certificate Program (ICECP) in the United States. The programme is organised by the University of Delaware in partnership with Olympic Solidarity and is designed to develop future sports leaders and administrators.