President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku and senior officials from Gold Fields Ghana Limited visited Ghana’s Black Challenge on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, ahead of the 2026 WAFF Amputee Football World Cup in Mexico.

The working visit was intended to raise the morale of the players and technical team before they represent Ghana at the global tournament.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) president thanked Gold Fields for pledging US$500,000 over two years to fund the team’s World Cup participation and post-tournament training programmes.

Speaking to the squad and technical staff, President Simeon-Okraku also highlighted Gold Fields’ longstanding links with Ghanaian football, which date back to 2005.

“When Gold Fields decided to partner Ghana football and be part of football, no company had that vision. I am particularly grateful to the leadership of the company for their sustained support,” he said.

He said the sponsorship represented an important investment in the ambitions of the Black Challenge players, whose commitment to the national team had continued to inspire the country.

“The Black Challenge is here today because Gold Fields has decided to invest half a million dollars to support the team. This is because of the decision to help our brothers who have a dream to represent Ghana at the highest level.

“That dream can only be realised through the right levels of support. The families of the Black Challenge are grateful. These are people with families. They occupy a special place in sporting history,” he added.

President Simeon-Okraku, who is also the Second Vice-President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), praised the players for the sacrifices they had made and expressed confidence in their prospects at the World Cup.

“You are back-to-back African champions. You've been to Argentina, Mexico, and now back to Mexico again. Due to funds, you couldn't compete at the Mexico tournament, where you arrived when you had missed two games. But today, the story is different, courtesy of Gold Fields.

“By sacrificing your time and energy for Ghana, thank you to each and every one of you. Gold Fields has not reneged on its promise to the team,” he said.

Describing the Black Challenge as a valuable national asset, he assured the players that they would have the country’s full backing during their campaign.

“We are not in doubt about the quality of the intangible asset that we have. Our prayers are with you, and we pray for the Almighty to give us luck and good health. We're confident about your chances, and we'll deliver on our promise. Be rest assured that Ghana is with you,” he added.

Gold Fields Executive Vice-President Elliot Twum congratulated the Black Challenge on qualifying for the tournament and acknowledged the role played by President Simeon-Okraku in securing the sponsorship.

“Ghana is a wonderful football nation, and at various stages, we've had teams hoisting the flag of Ghana. From the sixties, to the seventies, to the eighties, nineties and now, different groups have thrived.

“I want to challenge you to go out there and make our nation proud. Let me state for the record that the FA President has been hugely influential in getting the sponsorship drive from Gold Fields,” Twum said.

He said Gold Fields, the GFA and the Government of Ghana were behind the team and urged the players to perform at their best.

“Gold Fields, the GFA, as well as government are backing you, so put up your best. We have confidence in you, that's why we're supporting you. On behalf of Gold Fields, we wish you the very best,” he stated.

The Black Challenge will play Angola, Colombia and Iraq in Group D. The tournament will be held in San Juan de los Lagos, Mexico, from November 13 to 22, 2026, with 24 national teams from Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas taking part.