Head coach Kassim Mingle has unveiled a 20-man squad for the Black Galaxies ahead of their international friendly against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana on Tuesday, 16 December 2025.

The fixture, scheduled in Gauteng Province, serves as a final tune-up for South Africa before the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, while offering Ghana’s home-based side a valuable test ahead of their CHAN Qualifiers.

Match Context


  • South Africa: Using the friendly to sharpen tactics before AFCON Group B battles against Egypt, Angola, and Zimbabwe.

  • Ghana: Building cohesion and match sharpness as preparations intensify for CHAN qualifiers in 2026.
Squad Overview

While the full player list has not yet been detailed publicly, Mingle’s selection emphasizes:


  •  Balance of experience and youth from Ghana’s domestic league.

  • Defensive solidity to match South Africa’s pace.

  • Attacking flair to test Bafana Bafana’s backline.
Significance

  • For Bafana Bafana: A crucial dress rehearsal before AFCON.

  • For the Black Galaxies: A chance to measure themselves against continental heavyweights, refine tactics, and give fringe players international exposure.