NPC Ghana names Theophilus Sampah to lead Black Challenge media for Mexico 2026

The National Paralympic Committee of Ghana (NPC Ghana) has selected Theophilus "Theo" Sampah as the Media Officer for Ghana's Black Challenge team to represent the country in the 2026 World Amputee Football Federation (WAFF) World Cup in Mexico. This appointment comes in the lead-up to national camp preparations for the tournament.

Sampah, who currently works as the Media and Administrative Officer for the Ghana Amputee Football Association, will oversee media accreditation, team press operations, official communications, and all related media protocols before, during, and after the World Cup. The WAFF World Cup is scheduled to take place in San Juan de los Lagos, Mexico, from November 13-22, 2026, and will feature 24 national teams competing for the world title.

The role of Media Officer provides a dedicated contact point for journalists covering Ghana's preparations and participation in the event. This will help the team's supporters stay informed with timely and accurate information leading up to the tournament and beyond. Ghana's provisional squad, announced on September 21, includes 20 players drawn from clubs and programs within Ghana and Türkiye.

The team will compete with a history of continental success, having won the African amputee football title in Tanzania in 2021 and the inaugural African Para Games in Accra in 2023, both victories over Morocco.