Mexico Beckons as Ghana calls 20 to chase World Cup glory
According to the Ghana Paralympic Committee’s release of 21 September, the head coach named three goalkeepers and 17 outfield players from clubs and programmes in Ghana and Türkiye.
Ghana's Black Challenge football team has named 20 players for the upcoming 2026 World Amputee Football Federation (WAFF) World Cup in Mexico. The WAFF announced that the tournament will be held from November 13 to 22, 2026, in San Juan de los Lagos, Mexico, with 24 national teams competing for the world title. Ghana's head coach selected three goalkeepers and 17 outfield players from clubs and programs in Ghana and Türkiye. The squad remains provisional, pending the final World Cup selections.
Ghana's football success has led to this call-up. They won the African amputee football title in 2021, gold at the inaugural African Para Games in 2023, and retained the African title in 2024. These victories have secured their qualification for the 2026 World Cup. The call-up highlights the Black Challenge's consistent performance in major finals and their potential to compete against top teams internationally.
The goalkeepers in the provisional squad are Razak Seidu, Atsu Abor, and Richmond Fosu. The outfield players include Isaac Kwabena Eshun, Issah Jabel, Amidu Rafiu, Timothy Hayford, Prince Nyarko, and Emmanuel Osei Kwadwo from Ghana, along with Sahinbey players Yussif Yahaya, Richard Arthur Opentil, Mohammed Mubarik, and Hamza Mohammed from Türkiye.
Additionally, Richard Ekwam, Samson Larbi Sarfo, and Fuseini Iddi are from Konya, while Emmanuel Allotey represents Sisli Yeditepe. Joseph Amoh and Collins Gyamfi are local players with their club affiliations yet to be confirmed.
Ghana's national team has drawn on football talents both at home and abroad. The squad's strength and past successes have drawn attention and support from Ghanaians, corporate partners, and the broader sporting community. The Black Challenge's achievements in Tanzania, Accra, and Cairo demonstrate their ability to deliver in major tournaments. As preparations continue, fans and supporters are encouraged to rally behind the team as they strive to compete at their best in Mexico.
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