Mingle Ocansey names Black Galaxies starting XI for South Africa friendly

Black Galaxies head coach Kassim Mingle Ocansey has announced his starting 11 for Tuesday’s international friendly against South Africa, with kick-off set for 2:00 pm at the Dobsonville Stadium in Soweto.

Heart of Lions goalkeeper Lawrence Osei gets the nod in goal. The backline sees Kamaradini Mamudu of Medeama SC deployed at right-back, Isaac Afful on the left, and a central defensive pairing of Nations FC captain Razak Simpson and Heart of Lions skipper Ebenezer Abban.

In midfield, Etse Dogli and Salim Adams anchor the side, protecting the defence, while Nana Kusi Asante is handed a more advanced role. Prince Owusu and Suraj Seidu occupy the wide positions, offering pace and width, with Emmanuel Annor leading the line as the lone striker.

The friendly forms part of Ghana’s build-up to the 2026 African Nations Championship qualifiers and serves as Kassim Mingle Ocansey’s first competitive assignment since taking charge of the Black Galaxies.