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Andre Ayew donates to Black Challenge ahead of World Cup

Former Black Stars captain Andre Ayew has donated an undisclosed amount to Ghana’s national amputee football team, the Black Challenge, ahead of the 2026 Amputee Football World Cup in Mexico. Although the amount has not been officially disclosed, sources indicate that the donation is estimated to be between GHS 50,000 and GHS 100,000. Ayew visited […]

Andre Ayew donates to Black Challenge ahead of World Cup

Former Black Stars captain Andre Ayew has made a significant donation to Ghana's national amputee football team, the Black Challenge, in preparation for the 2026 Amputee Football World Cup in Mexico. The precise amount of the donation has not been officially disclosed, but it is believed to fall between GHS 50,000 and GHS 100,000.

Ayew paid a visit to the team's training facility to express his support and inspire the players as they gear up for the tournament, which is scheduled to take place from November 13th to 22nd in San Juan de los Lagos, Mexico. Speaking to the media, Ayew expressed his dedication to the cause, stating, "I'm here to support and give you all the love and power that I can give you, and to wish you great luck.

I hope that you guys will bring us a medal, but the gold will be better." Ghana has been placed in Group D alongside Angola, Colombia, and Iraq, with 24 national teams set to compete for the title in the upcoming World Cup. The generous donation from Ayew is a testament to the team's growing prominence in the world of amputee football and their ambition to further Ghana's legacy in the sport.

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