Accra, Jan. 11, GNA - The National Council of Persons with Disability (NCPD) on Tuesday donated clutches to the National Amputee Football team, "the Black Challenge" to prepare the team for the impending Africa Ampu= tee Cup of Nations to be hosted by Ghana in September this year.

The 20 clutches are also to motivate the team to give off their best in the competition, as Ghana aspires to win the event.

Andrews Okai Koi Nii, Chairman of NCPD at a presentation ceremony in Accra on Tuesday, said his outfit was inspired to donate the clutches to th= e team following their impressive performance at the Amputee World Cup in Argentina last year.

He said he was hopeful that the donation will help alleviate the logistical problems that confront the team in their preparations towards th= e competition. Okai Koi urged the team to put up their best for the competition and approach it with 93a host and win" mentality. Francis Adjetey-Sowah, Vice President of the Disabled Sports Association expressed appreciation to the Council for coming to their aid with the clutches, adding that it will enhance their preparations for the competition and bring out the best in the playing body. He called on corporate bodies to partner the Association to develop disabled sports in the country.

Worlanyo Agrah, Chief Executive Officer of the National Sports Council (NSC) described the donation as timely. "To receive such a donation at this time of the year is significant because the players will have adequate time to use the clutches for their preparations."

Agra said the Council will provide the Association with the necessary support to stage a successful event and expressed the hope that the event will receive the needed corporate support.