Kassim Mingle names 20-man Black Galaxies squad for South Africa friendly
9th December 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.
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.
- 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.