‘If you need anything, please ask’ – French Ambassador assures Black Challenge
Addressing the players, Diarra Dimé-Labille praised their dedication and achievements, while assuring them of her continued support.
Her Excellency Diarra Dimé-Labille, the French Ambassador to Ghana, convened with the Ghana Amputee National Team, known as the Black Challenge, at the Mendiata Hotel in Accra. This meeting took place before their scheduled participation in the 2026 Amputee Football World Cup in Mexico.
The Ambassador took the opportunity to offer encouragement and reaffirm France's dedication to promoting inclusion and the welfare of individuals with disabilities. Addressing the players, she commended their commitment and achievements. She also assured them of her ongoing support, stating, "If you need anything, please ask."
Diarra Dimé-Labille highlighted the importance of addressing any issues the team might face ahead of their trip to Mexico. "We are committed to inclusion. We support anything that makes people with disabilities feel part of society. It is important that any problems you are facing ahead of your trip to Mexico are resolved," she emphasized. The Ambassador specifically congratulated the players, urging them to focus on the team's goal: "The only thing you have to think about is how we are going to win this cup."
She encouraged President of the National Paralympic Committee of Ghana, Samson Deen, to reach out to the French Embassy for any necessary assistance during the tournament. "If you need anything, please ask," she advised. The Black Challenge have been assigned to Group D alongside Angola, Colombia, and Iraq, with the tournament scheduled to take place from November 13 to 22 in Mexico. Ghana aims to capitalize on their success in continental competitions and secure their first Amputee Football World Cup title.
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