The Minister of Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has assured locally based players of the national amputee football team, the Black Challenge, of support to establish poultry farms after the 2026 World Amputee Football World Cup in Mexico.

He said the eight locally based players in the team would be enrolled in the government’s “Nkukor Nkitinkiti” poultry programme upon their return from the tournament, with birds, cages and feed provided to help them establish their businesses.

The Black Challenge have been drawn in Group D alongside Angola, Colombia and Iraq for the World Amputee Football Federation (WAFF) Amputee Football World Cup.

Addressing the players, Mr Opoku said the Ministry of Food and Agriculture was preparing a special package to support them to become poultry farmers and secure additional livelihoods through the initiative.

“When you return from the tournament, we want the eight of you who are going to be with us here to be part of our poultry programme. The Ministry of Food and Agriculture is putting together a special package, so as soon as you return, get in touch with us,” he assured them.

He encouraged the players to approach the competition with confidence, insisting that they had the potential to achieve great things for the country.

Mr Opoku said the team had the backing of the entire nation and urged the players to make Ghanaians proud through their performances at the tournament.

“We urge you that the sky is the limit. Everything under the sun is possible. You have the full support of the entire citizenry of this country, so be confident, feel great and make sure you achieve the best for our nation.
“At the end of the day, we want every Ghanaian to feel proud and honoured by your participation in this international tournament,” he said.