2017 AFCON: Ghana to face Uganda, Egypt, Mali

The Black Stars have been drawn in group D alongside the Cranes of Uganda, Pharaohs of Egypt and the Eagles of Mali for the 31st edition of the Total Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon.

The continental showpiece is scheduled for 14 January to 5 February 2017 in the Gabonese cities of Libreville, Franceville, Oyem and Port Gentil.

Ghana’s Black Stars will be based in Gentil as previously they based in Franceville.

The four stadia that will host the matches during the three-week tournament are Stade de l’Amitié – Libreville, Stade de Franceville – Franceville, Stade d’Oyem – Oyem and Stade de Port-Gentil .

The opening and final matches will be held at the Stade de l’Amitié in Libreville, whilst Stade de Port Gentil hosts the third place match.

The quarter-finals will be played in each of the four venues with the semis taking place in Libreville and Franceville.