GBC’s Theophilus Sampah to lead Black Challenge Media operations for Mexico 2026
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Ghanaian media professional with the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, Theophilus Sampah has been appointed by the National Paralympic Committee of Ghana (NPC Ghana) to lead media operations for the Black Challenge at the 2026 World Amputee Football Federation (WAFF) World Cup in Mexico. Mr Sampah, who is also the Media and […]
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation official Theophilus Sampah has been chosen by the Ghanaian National Paralympic Committee to manage media operations for the country's Black Challenge team in the 2026 World Amputee Football Federation World Cup in Mexico. Mr Sampah, who is also the Media and Administrative Officer for the Ghana Amputee Football Association, will be responsible for coordinating media accreditation, managing press operations and handling official communications before, during, and after the tournament.
His duties will also include liaising with tournament organizers to ensure the team's media needs are met. The Black Challenge will participate in the November 13-22, 2026 event in San Juan de los Lagos, Mexico, with a team of 24 national players. Sampah's appointment follows his previous role as Media and Administrative Officer for the Ghana Amputee Football Association, a position he took on in May 2025.
The 2026 tournament will feature 24 teams competing for the title, with Ghana already having qualified after securing the African title in 2024 and 2021.
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