Spanish Ambassador to Ghana Angel Lossada Torres-Quevedo has thrown his support behind the Black Challenge ahead of the 2026 Amputee Football World Cup in Mexico, highlighting the importance of protecting the rights of persons with disabilities.Lossada Torres-Quevedo visited Ghanas national amputee football team at the Mendiata Hotel in Accra, where he met the 15 players and members of the technical team to offer encouragement before their departure for the tournament.The ambassador praised the teams abilities and expressed his backing for Ghana, while acknowledging the possibility of facing Spain if both nations reach the final.For me, you are allies. If, at the end of the World Cup, I am in the camp of the Spanish side, if there is a final like that, but I will be on your side in this process, he said.At the end of the day, sport is important, but the rights of persons with disabilities are more important. You are already very good, and I wish you all the best.The Black Challenge have been drawn in Group D alongside Colombia, Angola and Iraq.Ghana will seek to translate their dominance in African amputee football, built on consecutive Africa Cup of Nations titles, into a maiden world championship triumph in Mexico.
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