The Football Association has held a stakeholder engagement with representatives of Amputee Football to discuss comprehensive support for Ghana’s national Amputee Football team, the Black Challenge, and the broader development of Amputee Football in Ghana.
The GFA delegation was led by General Secretary Prosper Harrison Addo and included Head of Public Relations and Strategy Neil Armstrong-Mortagbe, Deputy General Secretary and Director of IT, Francis Adu, Chief Finance Officer Collins Dei and GFA Foundation Director, Malcolm Frazier Appeadu.
Representing the Amputee Football stakeholder community were President of the National Paralympic Committee, Samson Deen; Secretary of the National Amputee Football Association of Ghana, Huzair Mohammed, Mr. Kuuku Dsane and Philip Cecil Richter.
The meeting provided an opportunity for the stakeholders to deliberate on the immediate needs of the Black Challenge, identify areas requiring support, and explore sustainable measures to strengthen the development and administration of Amputee Football in Ghana.
The meeting first and foremost, expressed appreciation to Gold Fields for the sponsorship of the Black Challenge and Amputee Football.
A key outcome of the engagement was a shared commitment by all stakeholders to work collaboratively to ensure the success of the Black Challenge.
The participants agreed that a coordinated approach, effective communication and collective resource mobilisation would be critical to providing the national team with the necessary support to prepare and compete successfully.
The meeting also explored opportunities on how to fully leverage the GFA’s sponsorship agreement with Gold Fields Ghana Limited to ensure excellent support for Amputee Football.
Discussions focused on how the GFA, in collaboration with representatives of the Black Challenge and the wider Amputee Football community, can facilitate access to relevant resources available under the sponsorship arrangement.
It was agreed that representatives of the Black Challenge and Amputee Football would work with the GFA to identify priority needs, develop appropriate proposals and establish the necessary processes for accessing and utilising relevant sponsorship resources.
Beyond the immediate requirements of the national team, the engagement also considered the broader development of Amputee Football, including strengthening structures around the sport, creating opportunities for players and promoting greater participation of persons with disabilities in football.
The GFA reaffirmed its commitment to engaging with the Amputee Football community and other relevant stakeholders to advance the development of the discipline and provide the Black Challenge with the support required to represent Ghana with distinction.
The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment from all parties to maintain close collaboration, strengthen stakeholder coordination and work collectively towards a stronger, more sustainable and inclusive future for Amputee Football in Ghana.
GFA Communications