The phrase 'dreams come true' is one that Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Rugby and Golf Sport Manager, Melissa Awu can attest to after recently being elected as the first female in the University Sports South Africa (USSA) Rugby Executive Committee. Awu, 31, will be USSA Rugby's Development Officer for the next three years, working with various universities to try uplift and grow women's rugby. "There are approximately eight universities who currently bring teams to USSA women's … [Read more...] about Melissa Awu – first female on USSA Rugby board
Melissa Awu
New rugby manager comes home to Madibaz
Port Elizabeth on MyPR: The FNB NMMU Madibaz’s newly appointed rugby manager, Melissa Awu, has come a long way since her childhood memories of watching the 1995 Rugby World Cup in her New Brighton family home and seeing her grandmother’s excitement as the Springboks lifted the trophy. After falling in love with the sport, Awu, now 31, charted her […] Click here for more: Port Elizabeth – MyPR … [Read more...] about New rugby manager comes home to Madibaz
New female rugby manager at Madibaz
The FNB NMMU Madibaz's newly appointed rugby manager, Melissa Awu, has come a long way since her childhood memories of watching the 1995 Rugby World Cup in her New Brighton family home and seeing her grandmother's excitement as the Springboks lifted the trophy. After falling in love with the sport, Awu, now 31, charted her own course towards becoming a respected sports administrator and believes she can help take Madibaz rugby to new heights. "This is the dream job. I am from Port … [Read more...] about New female rugby manager at Madibaz
