Ghana’s national amputee football team, the Black Challenge, has received backing from musician Stonebwoy, the Ministry of Food and Agriculture and former captain André Ayew in the run-up to the World Cup. The tournament runs from 13 to 22 November in San Juan de los Lagos, Mexico.
Who has backed the Black Challenge?
Stonebwoy. 3News reports that the Ghanaian musician, known as president of Bhim Nation, donated GH₵100,000 for the team’s World Cup preparations. He visited a training session at Mensah Sarbah Park on Friday 23 October. The report does not say how the money will be used.
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture. Adom Online reports a donation of GH¢50,000, announced by the sector minister during a visit to the team with Deputy Minister John Dumelo. The minister said the players are “stronger than you know”. The ministry also plans a poultry-farming package for the eight locally based players, including battery cages, layer chickens, feed and technical training, to be coordinated by Dumelo after the tournament. The team has eight locally based players and seven based in Italy and Turkey.
André Ayew. GBC Ghana Online and MyJoyOnline report that the former national captain visited the team and donated an undisclosed amount.
When and where is the World Cup?
The World Amputee Football Federation (WAFF) World Cup runs from 13 to 22 November 2026 in San Juan de los Lagos, Mexico, with 24 teams. Ghana are in Group D with Angola, Colombia and Iraq. According to 3News, Ghana are reigning African champions (AAFCON 2021 and 2024), won gold at the inaugural African Para Games in Accra in 2023, and have never won a World Cup. Our earlier coverage includes the Black Challenge’s first World Cup title bid, the World Cup squad and the Gold Fields sponsorship.
What is not yet known?
The reports do not say how the funds will be spent, and Ayew’s amount was not disclosed. None of the reports mentions equipment or prostheses.
IMEA CPO Perspective
Amputee football is one of the most visible places where limb loss meets public attention. Backing from a musician, a government ministry and a football figure within a week shows how community support can build around a national team. For CPOs in Africa, such moments are a chance to raise awareness of mobility, fitting and follow-up for people with limb loss, though the donations themselves are not reported as linked to clinical care. Read more in amputee sports news.
FAQ
Who has donated to the Black Challenge? Stonebwoy gave GH₵100,000 (3News), the Ministry of Food and Agriculture gave GH¢50,000 (Adom Online) and André Ayew gave an undisclosed amount (GBC, MyJoyOnline).
When is the World Cup? 13 to 22 November 2026 in San Juan de los Lagos, Mexico.
Which group is Ghana in? Group D, with Angola, Colombia and Iraq.
Suggested hyperlinks / sources
- 3News: Stonebwoy donates GH₵100,000 to Black Challenge
- Adom Online: Agric Ministry donates GH¢50,000
- GBC Ghana Online: André Ayew donates
- MyJoyOnline: André Ayew donates