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Black Challenge hold final training session ahead of Angola clash

Black Challenge hold final training session ahead of Angola clash

Ghana’s amputee football team, the Black Challenge, have completed their final training session ahead of Saturday’s opening match against Angola at the 2026 Amputee Football World Cup in San Juan de los Lagos, Mexico. Ghana have been drawn in Group D alongside Angola, Colombia and Iraq, with the Black Challenge set to begin their campaign against Angola on Saturday.

Ghana’s amputee football team, the Black Challenge, have completed their final training session ahead of Saturday’s opening match against Angola at the 2026 Amputee Football World Cup in San Juan de los Lagos, Mexico.

The players went through a series of light exercises, stretching routines and fitness drills as they stepped up preparations for their opening Group D fixture.

Following the session, the team’s technical management held a meeting with all 15 players to familiarise them with new rules introduced for this year’s tournament.

The technical officials said the changes were aimed at promoting discipline among players, both on and off the pitch, throughout the competition.

Ghana have been drawn in Group D alongside Angola, Colombia and Iraq, with the Black Challenge set to begin their campaign against Angola on Saturday.

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