Ghana’s Sports Minister, Mustapha Ussif, has expressed his discontent with the Ghana Amputee Football team, the Black Challenge, for accepting donations from external sources without consulting his office first.
The team recently received a $10,000 donation from former President John Mahama, a token of appreciation for their consecutive Africa Cup of Nations (AFCO) titles.
Ussif emphasized the need for the team to coordinate with the Ministry of Youth and Sports (MoYS) before engaging with external entities. He warned that the team will not be tolerated to use the state for their personal benefits.
“When you come after the successes and there’s anything, the first point of call is this office [MoYS]. We’re not going to tolerate you using the state for your personal benefits,” he stated.
The Sports Minister also criticized the team’s approach this year, stating that they failed to follow the proper protocol. “Unlike last year, this time when you landed and you came here directly, this year you started going from one place to another without any records to the government who sponsored you, and that cannot be tolerated,” Ussif added.
The Black Challenge recently triumphed over Morocco in the final, securing their second consecutive AFCON title.
