Ghana's national amputee football team, the Black Challenge, have safely arrived in Mexico ahead of the 2026 Amputee Football World Cup.

Published 12 Nov 2026, 08:14 GMT

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The team arrived in two separate batches after splitting up in France during their journey from Ghana, with both groups reaching Mexico on the day (Wednesday) before reuniting.

The 15-man squad will now turn its attention to final preparations for the tournament, scheduled to take place from November 13 to 22 in San Juan de los Lagos, Mexico.

The Black Challenge head into the competition as back-to-back African champions, having successfully defended their continental title at the 2024 African Amputee Football Cup of Nations in Egypt.

Ghana defeated Morocco 2-1 in the final to retain the trophy they first won in 2021, further establishing themselves as one of the continent's leading amputee football nations.

The tournament also marks Ghana's return to Mexico, having missed the 2018 edition of the World Cup.

Ghana have been drawn in Group D alongside Angola, Colombia and Iraq.

The Black Challenge will open their campaign against Angola on November 14 before facing Colombia on November 15 and Iraq in their final group fixture on November 16.

Having conquered Africa twice in succession, the Black Challenge will now be hoping to translate their continental dominance into a strong showing on the global stage.

2026 Amputee World Cup: Black Challenge arrive in Mexico ahead of global showpiece

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