Ghana's former captain shows up at training and puts his money behind the Black Challenge, urging them to chase gold in Mexico.
Andre Ayew is lending his voice and his wallet to Ghana's amputee football heroes. The former Black Stars captain dropped in on the Black Challenge during a training session and made a financial donation to power their push toward the 2026 Amputee Football World Cup in Mexico.
Ayew kept his message simple and heartfelt. He told the squad he came to offer love, energy and encouragement, and he challenged them to carry Ghana's name with pride. A medal would be great, he said, but gold would be even better.
The exact size of the gift has not been officially confirmed. Unverified reports suggest it could fall somewhere between GHC50,000 and GHC100,000, though that remains speculation until confirmed.
The tournament runs from November 13 to 22 in San Juan de los Lagos, with 24 national teams fighting for the title. Ghana have landed in Group D alongside Angola, Colombia and Iraq, a draw that gives the Black Challenge an African showdown and a global test right out of the gate.
For a team that often trains far from the spotlight, a visit from one of the country's best-known footballers is a real boost. Backing from a Ghana icon could help keep the Black Challenge's World Cup journey in the national conversation.
