The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has secured funding for Ghana’s National Amputee Football Team, the Black Challenge, under its sponsorship agreement with Gold Fields Ghana Limited as the team intensifies preparations for the 2026 Amputee Football World Cup.
Gold Fields Ghana committed US$5 million over two years to support Ghanaian football after becoming an official partner of the GFA in a strategic partnership unveiled on May 8, 2026, at the company’s 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 funding is intended to strengthen the team’s preparations and cover key expenses, including accommodation, feeding, flight tickets and allowances, as Ghana prepares for the global tournament.
As part of efforts 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 competition.
During a visit to the team’s camp, GFA General Secretary Prosper Harrison Addo assured the players that they would receive official national team jerseys bearing their names, as well as camp wear and training kits carrying 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 team’s specific medical needs, 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 the team’s travel arrangements for the World Cup.
Beyond the Black Challenge, the Gold Fields Ghana sponsorship package also supports the Black Stars, the Black Queens and the Women’s Premier League, reflecting the partnership’s broader commitment to football development in Ghana.
The GFA has thanked Paralympic Committee President Sampson Deen and his team for their support. The Association has also expressed gratitude to everyone who has supported the Black Challenge and called for increased national support for the team.
The GFA has reaffirmed its commitment to working with its partners and stakeholders to provide the Black Challenge with the financial, logistical and technical support needed to prepare effectively and represent Ghana at the 2026 Amputee Football World Cup.
