Mexico beckons as Ghana calls 20 to chase World Cup glory

Ghana’s Black Challenge are turning their attention to Mexico, with 20 players named in a provisional squad for national camp preparations ahead of the 2026 World Amputee Football Federation (WAFF) World Cup. WAFF confirmed that the tournament will take place in San Juan de los Lagos, Mexico, from 13–22 November 2026, bringing together 24 national teams competing for the world title. According to the Ghana Paralympic Committee’s release of 21 September, the head coach named three goalkeepers and 17 outfield players from clubs and programmes in Ghana and Türkiye. The squad remains provisional, with final World Cup selection still ahead. Ghana’s hopes rest on a strong record. In Tanzania in 2021, the Black Challenge defeated Liberia 3–2 to win the African amputee football title, giving the nation a success to celebrate.

They followed that achievement with gold at the inaugural African Para Games in Accra in 2023, beating Morocco 2–1 in the final on home soil. In Cairo in 2024, Ghana again overcame Morocco 2–1 to retain the African title. That triumph also secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup, turning the prospect of Mexico into a sporting opportunity earned on the pitch. Those victories give this call-up its significance. The Black Challenge have repeatedly delivered in major finals. Their next challenge is to take that competitive spirit into a tournament featuring leading teams from across the world. The goalkeeping places in the provisional squad go to Razak Seidu of Asanteman AFC, Atsu Abor of Global AFC and Richmond Fosu of Talent Hour Discovery. Among the outfield players, Asanteman AFC contributes Isaac Kwabena Eshun, Issah Jabel and Amidu Rafiu. Gye Nyame AFC is represented by Timothy Hayford, Prince Nyarko and Emmanuel Osei Kwadwo, while Joseph Baidoo is…