Ghana’s Black Galaxies have departed Accra for South Africa ahead of their international friendly against Bafana Bafana, scheduled for Tuesday, December 16 at the Dobsonville Stadium in Soweto.

The contingent — comprising players, technical staff, and management — left on Saturday, December 13 aboard Ethiopian Airlines. The fixture forms part of Ghana’s preparations for the upcoming CHAN qualifiers, with coach Kassim Mingle Ocansey naming a 20-man squad that has been engaged in intensive training to build cohesion and match fitness.

Broos’ Perspective

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos welcomed the contest but cautioned that it may not provide the level of challenge he anticipated, given Ghana will not field its strongest lineup:

“The West African team will not field its strongest lineup. Ghana’s international stars play in competitive leagues across Europe.”

Why It Matters


  • For Ghana:

    • A chance to test home-based players ahead of CHAN qualifiers.

    • Opportunity to strengthen tactical identity under Kassim Mingle.

  • For South Africa:

  • Useful preparation for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

  • Platform to assess local talent and refine strategies.
Significance

Even without Ghana’s Europe-based stars, the friendly offers both nations a valuable opportunity to evaluate depth, experiment tactically, and build momentum before their competitive campaigns.