The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has activated funding worth US$500,000 allocated to the Black Challenge, Ghana’s national amputee football team, under its sponsorship agreement with Gold Fields Ghana Limited as preparations intensify for the 2026 Amputee Football World Cup.
The funding forms part of a US$5 million, two-year sponsorship commitment by Gold Fields Ghana to support Ghanaian football following the company’s unveiling as an Official Partner of the GFA on May 8, 2026, at its headquarters in Accra.
Under the agreement, US$500,000 has been earmarked for the Black Challenge over the two-year period following negotiations led by GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku.
The allocation is expected to support the team’s preparations, covering essential expenses such as accommodation, feeding, flight tickets and allowances as Ghana prepares to compete on the global stage.
To ensure the effective implementation of the sponsorship package, the GFA has engaged the Ghana Paralympic Committee and other stakeholders in amputee football to discuss the funding arrangements and coordinate preparations for the tournament.
GFA General Secretary Prosper Harrison Addo has also visited the team’s training sessions on several occasions to interact with the players and monitor their progress.
As part of its support, the Association has provided more than 30 footballs and training cones to strengthen the team’s training programme.
During his most recent visit, Harrison Addo assured the players that they would receive official national team jerseys bearing their names, alongside camp wear and training kits featuring the Gold Fields Ghana sponsorship branding.
The GFA has also paid the team’s visa fees for travel to Turkey and Mexico as part of the preparations.
Recognising the medical needs of the team, the Association has held discussions on plans to provide two additional physiotherapists and a doctor to strengthen medical care throughout the preparation period.
Meanwhile, the GFA is working closely with the Ministry of Sports and Recreation and the Ghana Paralympic Committee to finalise travel arrangements for the World Cup.
The Gold Fields Ghana sponsorship extends beyond the Black Challenge, with the package also supporting the Black Stars, the Black Queens and the Women’s Premier League as part of a broader commitment to football development in the country.
The GFA expressed appreciation to Ghana Paralympic Committee President Sampson Deen and his team, as well as other stakeholders who have supported the Black Challenge, while calling for increased national backing for the team.
The Association reaffirmed its commitment to working with its partners and stakeholders to provide the Black Challenge with the financial, logistical and technical assistance required to prepare effectively and represent Ghana at the 2026 Amputee Football World Cup.
