Players and technical staff of Ghana’s national amputee football team, the Black Challenge, can now focus entirely on global glory after receiving all outstanding monies and allowances due them ahead of the 2026 Amputee Football World Cup.
The financial relief comes on the back of a crucial intervention by the Ghana Football Association, which activated a 500,000 dollar allocation from Gold Fields Ghana Limited’s sponsorship package to cater for the squad’s essential expenses.
The funding has fully covered accommodation, feeding, round-trip flight tickets, allowances, visa procurement fees, and specialized training equipment required for their campaign.
Confirming the development during a colorful team unveiling ceremony, the President of the National Paralympic Committee of Ghana, Samson Deen, assured the nation that all per diems and historical balances owed to the contingent have been cleared. He noted that the squad moves into the World Cup without the traditional financial distractions that often hamper national teams.
To further boost morale, the NPC-Ghana has rolled out the Target the Podium initiative, which guarantees impressive financial incentives for the team. Under the incentive structure, every player stands to receive 10,000 Ghana Cedi, while team officials are entitled to 5,000 Ghana Cedi each as performance bonuses.
The national team’s financial standing has also received a significant boost from prominent figures and philanthropic organizations. The Minister of Food and Agriculture donated 50,000 Ghana Cedi to the team’s cause, alongside substantial personal contributions from former Black Stars captain André Dede Ayew and award-winning dancehall artiste Stonebwoy.
With all financial commitments met and overwhelming support from public figures, the Black Challenge head into the international tournament fully backed to make the nation proud and bring home top honors.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana