Kassim Mingle names 20-man Black Galaxies squad for South Africa friendly

By Stephen Boye December 9, 2025

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.