South Africa to Face Ghana in Final Pre-AFCON Friendly on December 16

South Africa’s senior national team, Bafana Bafana, have announced Ghana as their final opponent in preparations for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

The international friendly is scheduled for December 16, 2025, and will be played in South Africa, shortly before Bafana Bafana depart for the tournament. The match will serve as a final test for the South Africans as they fine-tune their squad, tactics, and readiness ahead of AFCON.

Although Ghana will not be participating in the AFCON tournament, the Black Stars are expected to use the fixture as an opportunity to assess players, build cohesion, and test tactical ideas against strong opposition.

For Bafana Bafana, facing a side of Ghana’s quality offers valuable competitive exposure and match sharpness before the continental competition begins.

The encounter promises to be a useful and competitive friendly, benefiting both teams despite their differing objectives at this stage of the international calendar.