Stonebwoy donates GH₵100,000 to Black Challenge ahead of World Cup

Ghanaian musician Stonebwoy has donated GH₵100,000 to the Black Challenge, Ghana's national amputee football team, to support their preparations for the 2026 World Amputee Football Federation (WAFF) World Cup in Mexico next month.

The musician, known as the president of Bhim Nation, visited the team during a training session at Mensah Sarbah Park on Friday, 23 October 2026, as the reigning African champions intensify their preparations for the tournament.

The competition will take place from 13 to 22 November in San Juan de los Lagos, Mexico, with Ghana aiming to win its first global amputee football title.

Stonebwoy's financial contribution provides support for the team's preparations as they prepare to compete against Angola, Colombia and Iraq in Group D.

The Black Challenge will enter the tournament seeking to build on their success in African amputee football, where they have established themselves as one of the continent's leading teams.

Ghana won the African Amputee Football Cup of Nations (AAFCON) in 2021 before claiming gold at the inaugural African Para Games in Accra in 2023.

The team continued that run of success by defending their continental title at the 2024 AAFCON in Cairo, beating Morocco 2-1 in the final.

Those achievements have strengthened Ghana's standing in the sport and raised expectations as the team prepares for the challenge of competing against some of the world's leading amputee football nations.

Despite their dominance on the continent, the Black Challenge are still pursuing their first World Cup title. The November competition in Mexico offers them another opportunity to translate their African success into a global championship.

Stonebwoy's visit to the team's training session comes at a key stage of their preparations, with the tournament less than a month away.

The donation is intended to support the national side as they work towards the competition, although further details about how the money will be used were not provided.

Ghana's opening challenge in Group D will come against opposition from Angola, Colombia and Iraq, with the team needing to navigate the group stage before progressing towards the later rounds.

The Black Challenge will be hoping their experience in major continental competitions can help them make a strong impression on the international stage.

Ghana also has a significant place in the development of professional amputee football. In 2011, members of the Black Challenge became the first amputee football professionals in the world after signing contracts to play in the Turkish Amputee League.

That milestone marked an important moment for the sport and demonstrated the country's contribution to creating professional opportunities for amputee footballers.

The team has since continued to represent Ghana in international competitions, building a record of success that includes continental titles and the African Para Games gold medal.

As preparations continue, the Black Challenge will look to carry that record into the World Cup and challenge for the sport's biggest prize.

With the tournament scheduled to run from 13 to 22 November, Ghana's focus will now be on preparing for the group-stage fixtures and pursuing a historic first world title.

Stonebwoy's GH₵100,000 contribution adds to the support available to the team as they prepare to represent Ghana in Mexico.