In an extraordinary congress held on April 29, 2023, the World governing body of Amputee football has lifted the ban on Ghana’s participation in all Amputee Football Activities.
This decision has received unanimous approval from Ghana and is a significant milestone after years of exclusion from international competitions.
Ghana’s proposal to qualify for affiliation to the World Amputee Football Association “WAFF” was accepted, and its inclusion in all Amputee Football Activities has been approved.
The President of the African Paralympic Committee and Ghana Paralympic Committee, Mr Samson DEEN, and his team led Ghana in presenting a case for inclusion, and the country qualified for membership based on the new membership criteria.
This decision is excellent news for the Amputee Football Fraternity in Ghana and will kickstart programs to prepare a formidable team for the upcoming Accra 2023 African Para Games.
Ghana is currently the African Amputee Football Champions since 2021, and the team’s inclusion in the global arena will further strengthen the country’s presence in the world of Paralympic sports.
The newly formed member, NPC Ghana/National Amputee Football Association of Ghana, has proposed to organize the Amputee Football Cup as part of its preparatory program.
This tournament will provide an excellent opportunity for Ghana’s amputee football team to prepare for international competitions.
