Ghana Minister Donates GH¢50,000 to National Amputee Football Team, Pledges Poultry Enterprise Package
Minister Eric Opoku donated GH¢50,000 to the Black Challenge amputee football team.
In Brief
- •Minister Eric Opoku donated GH¢50,000 to the Black Challenge amputee football team.
- •He pledged a poultry enterprise package—including cages, laying birds, feed and technical expertise—for eight Ghana‑based players after the World Cup.
- •The package is part of the ministry’s Nkoko Nketenkete poultry programme under Feed Ghana.
- •The team will compete in the 2026 World Amputee Football Federation World Cup in Mexico from 13–22 November.
- •The donation follows a GH¢100,000 contribution from artist Stonebwoy, totaling GH¢150,000 in support.
Why It Matters
The initiative links sports and agriculture, offering amputee football players a pathway to economic independence beyond their athletic careers. By integrating athletes into the poultry sector, the government aims to boost food security, create new income streams, and showcase inclusive development. This partnership also signals a broader strategy to harness sports talent for national economic growth.
Key Details
- Donation Amount
- GH¢50,000
- Total Support
- GH¢150,000
- Number of Ghana‑Based Players
- 8
- World Cup Dates
- 13–22 November 2026
- Poultry Package Components
- cages, laying birds, feed, technical expertise
- Programme
- Nkoko Nketenkete (Feed Ghana)
Context & Background
The Nkoko Nketenkete poultry programme is part of Ghana’s Feed Ghana initiative launched by former President John Dramani Mahama to improve food security and household incomes through increased domestic production.
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