Lagos, NigeriaIndependent African sports journalism
By Victor Oluwaseun Olabisi
9 Nov 2026
By Victor Oluwaseun Olabisi9 Nov 2026
She volunteered at Cairo 2026 hoping to meet people from across Africa. Instead, Ganna Ahmed Abdelrhman also found herself entrusted with a responsibility that thousands of athletes and spectators depended on: making sure the results were right.
By AlliNews Desk · 6 min read
By AlliNews Desk6 min read
Editor’s Note
This story is part of our coverage of the people whose contributions help make university sports competitions possible. While athletes and medal winners often receive the attention, volunteers like Ganna Ahmed Abdelrhman play important roles behind the scenes, keeping the Games running and connecting participants from across the continent.
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