The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has donated GH¢50,000 to Ghana’s Black Challenge to support the team’s preparations for the upcoming World Cup in Mexico.
Beyond the financial contribution, the minister has pledged poultry farming packages for eight locally based players to promote sustainable livelihoods and economic empowerment beyond football.
The support package will include battery cages, laying birds, poultry feed and technical assistance to help the beneficiaries establish and manage their poultry farming businesses.
The initiative underscores, Eric Opoku’s commitment to supporting the team’s success on the pitch while creating opportunities for players to build sustainable livelihoods beyond their sporting careers.
