Theophilus Sampah, a media professional with the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, has been appointed by the National Paralympic Committee of Ghana to lead media operations for the Black Challenge at the 2026 World Amputee Football Federation World Cup in Mexico. Sampah, also the Media and Administrative Officer of the Ghana Amputee Football Association, will coordinate the team's media activities as Ghana prepares for the global tournament. His responsibilities include coordinating media accreditation and managing team press operations.
Sampah's appointment gives the Black Challenge a designated media contact as preparations intensify for the tournament, which will be held in San Juan de los Lagos, Mexico, from November 13 to 22, 2026. The competition will bring together 24 national teams competing for the world title. Sampah will liaise with tournament organisers on media requirements and serve as the official link between the Black Challenge management and journalists seeking information on the team.
Sampah's appointment builds on his existing involvement in Ghana's amputee football administration. He previously took up the role of Media and Administrative Officer of the Ghana Amputee Football Association, a position reported by GBC in May 2025. His latest assignment will see him coordinate communications around the national team's preparations, including the camping programme, squad selection, and tournament activities.
The National Paralympic Committee of Ghana has already announced a 20-player provisional squad comprising three goalkeepers and 17 outfield players from clubs and programmes in Ghana and Türkiye. The final squad for the World Cup is yet to be determined. The Black Challenge qualified for the 2026 World Cup after retaining the African amputee football title in Cairo in 2024, where Ghana defeated Morocco 2-1.
The team had earlier won the African title in Tanzania in 2021 and claimed gold at the inaugural African Para Games in Accra in 2023. With the Black Challenge now preparing for its global campaign, Sampah's role will be to ensure that official information from the team reaches journalists, supporters, and the wider public through a coordinated and reliable media channel.
NPC Ghana has called on Ghanaians, corporate organisations, and the sporting community to support the Black Challenge as the team prepares to represent Ghana in Mexico. The team's preparations will include a camping programme and squad selection, with Sampah coordinating media coverage of these activities.
The 2026 World Amputee Football Federation World Cup will mark a significant milestone for Ghana's amputee football team, and Sampah's appointment is expected to play a crucial role in ensuring that the team's message is conveyed effectively to the public and the media.
Key points
- Theophilus Sampah appointed to lead media operations for Black Challenge at 2026 WAFF World Cup.
- Black Challenge to compete in 2026 World Amputee Football Federation World Cup in Mexico.
- Ghana's amputee football team qualified for the World Cup after retaining African title in 2024.
