Black Challenge receive government backing ahead of Amputee World Cup
Ghana’s national amputee football team, the Black Challenge, have received government backing ahead of their campaign at the 2026 WAFF Amputee Football World Cup in Mexico. Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams, together with National Sports Authority (NSA) Director General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah and National Paralympic Committee (NPC) Ghana president Samson Deen, unveiled the team […]
Ghana's Paralympic Committee has officially introduced the Black Challenge team for the 2026 Amputee World Cup in San Juan de los Lagos, Mexico. The unveiling ceremony held at the ESP Hotel in Accra was attended by notable figures, including Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams. Mr. Adams expressed his support for the team and encouraged Corporate Ghana to contribute more resources for the upcoming tournament.
Gold Fields pledged $500,000, with $250,000 earmarked for World Cup preparations. The government pledged to provide necessary support, and the National Paralympic Committee of Ghana (NPC Ghana) announced financial aid for the team, offering GH₵10,000 to each player and GH₵5,000 to officials if they meet their target. President of NPC Ghana, Samson Deen, urged the players to maintain discipline and prioritize their training as they prepare for the competition in Mexico from November 13-22.
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