Former President John Dramani Mahama has presented $10,000 to the Black Challenge team for winning the 2024 Africa Amputee Football Cup of Nations (AAFCON). The team emerged as champions after defeating Morocco 2-1 in the finals, successfully defending their title.
In appreciating the team’s efforts, Mahama donated $10,000 to the team and assured them of even better support from him if he is elected as President of the country. “We must not only focus on just the senior national team (Black Stars)… we should also invest in teams like yours so that you can continue to make Ghana proud,” John Mahama said.
“Even though you didn’t see me before you left for the tournament, I have a little gift for you of $10,000 to be shared amongst the players. I know that you went through some challenges in the tournament. I’ll continue to take interest in what you do. As the presidential candidate of the NDC party, I wish to assure you that when I become President of the country I will not forget the Amputee Football team.”
The President of NPC Ghana, Mr. Samson Deen, thanked Mahama for his support. The Black Challenge has also secured a spot in the 2026 World Amputee Football Cup in Panama.
Mahama’s gesture and assurance have boosted the team’s morale, and they look forward to continued support in their future endeavors.
