Stonebwoy donates GH₵100,000 to Black Challenge ahead of World Cup
Ghanaian musician Stonebwoy has donated GH₵100,000 to the national amputee football team, the Black Challenge, to support their preparations for the 2026 World Amputee Football Federation (WAFF) World Cup in Mexico next month.
The Bhim Nation president visited the team during a training session at Mensah Sarbah Park on Friday, October 23, 2026, as the reigning African champions intensify preparations for the tournament.
The competition is scheduled to take place from November 13 to 22 in San Juan de los Lagos, Mexico, with Ghana hoping to secure its first world title in amputee football.
Stonebwoy’s donation is expected to provide financial support for the team as they prepare to face Angola, Colombia and Iraq in Group D.
The Black Challenge will head into the competition seeking to build on their impressive record in African amputee football, where they have established themselves as one of the continent’s strongest sides.
Ghana won the African Amputee Football Cup of Nations (AAFCON) in 2021 before claiming gold at the inaugural African Para Games held in Accra in 2023.
The team maintained its dominance by successfully defending its continental crown at the 2024 AAFCON in Cairo, defeating Morocco 2-1 in the final.
These achievements have cemented Ghana’s reputation in the sport and raised expectations ahead of the upcoming global competition.
Despite their success on the continent, the Black Challenge are yet to win a World Cup title. The tournament in Mexico presents another opportunity for the team to convert its continental achievements into global success.
Stonebwoy’s visit comes at a crucial point in the team’s preparations, with less than a month remaining before the competition begins.
Although the donation is intended to support the team’s campaign, details of how the funds will be used have not been disclosed.
Ghana will face Angola, Colombia and Iraq in the group stage, with the team needing to progress through the initial rounds to remain in contention for the title.
The Black Challenge will rely on their experience in major continental competitions as they seek to make a strong impact on the international stage.
Ghana has also played a significant role in the development of professional amputee football. In 2011, members of the Black Challenge became the first amputee footballers in the world to turn professional after signing contracts to compete in the Turkish Amputee League.
The milestone marked a major step forward for the sport and highlighted Ghana’s contribution to creating professional opportunities for amputee footballers.
Since then, the team has continued to represent the country in international competitions, building an impressive record that includes continental championships and gold at the African Para Games.
As preparations continue, the Black Challenge will aim to draw on that experience to challenge for the sport’s biggest prize in Mexico.
With the tournament running from November 13 to 22, the team’s immediate focus will be on preparing for its group-stage matches and pursuing a historic first World Cup triumph.
Stonebwoy’s GH₵100,000 donation adds to the support available to the team as it prepares to represent Ghana on the global stage.
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