Gold Fields Ghana Limited has committed US$500,000 to Ghana’s Black Challenge over two years as the national amputee football team prepares for the 2026 Amputee Football World Cup in Mexico.
The commitment forms part of the company’s broader US$5 million sponsorship agreement with the Ghana Football Association (GFA), unveiled on May 8, 2026, to support football development in the country.
At a meeting with the team at the Mandiata Hotel in Accra, Gold Fields Ghana reaffirmed its support and urged the African champions to build on their continental success at the global tournament.
The meeting brought together GFA President Kurt Okraku, National Paralympic Committee (NPC) President Samson Deen and other dignitaries to encourage the players ahead of their World Cup campaign.
Gold Fields Ghana Vice President and Managing Director Elliot Twum told the players that their achievements had earned the company’s confidence and urged them to make the most of the opportunity to represent Ghana.
“This is your opportunity to hold high the flag of Ghana because you’ve achieved a lot. We want to continue to support football and to continue to be associated with the Black Challenge,” he said.
“We have a lot of confidence in you, and that’s why we’re supporting you. We want to encourage you to do your best, and we have no doubt that you will give us a lot to cheer about.”
Okraku assured the team of the GFA’s commitment to their campaign, saying the association was working closely with Gold Fields Ghana and Deen to ensure the players had the necessary support for their preparations.
“Be rest assured that Ghana is with you. It is now your time to go and make us proud,” he said.
Deen welcomed the partnership, describing it as a response to longstanding calls for greater investment in amputee football.
“This is what we’ve been looking for over many years. I want to say that we are grateful for what the GFA and Gold Fields have done. Thank you very much. We really appreciate it,” he said.
Black Challenge eye World Cup success
The Black Challenge head to Mexico with an impressive record in continental competitions.
Ghana won the African Amputee Football Championship in 2021, claimed gold at the inaugural African Para Games in Accra in 2023 and retained the African title in 2024 after defeating Morocco 2–1 in Cairo.
The team will face Angola, Colombia and Iraq in Group D at the 2026 Amputee Football World Cup.
Angola, world champions in 2018 and runners-up in 2022, are expected to provide a stern test for Ghana as the team seeks to translate its continental success into a strong performance on the global stage.
The tournament will be held in San Juan de los Lagos, Mexico, from November 13 to 22, 2026, featuring 24 national teams.
With financial backing from Gold Fields Ghana and the support of the country’s football and Paralympic leadership, the Black Challenge will be seeking to make Ghana proud at the tournament.
