Grant optimistic despite Uganda disappointment

Ghana coach Avram Grant remains upbeat about his side's chances of reaching the 2018 Fifa World Cup despite Friday's setback.

The Black Stars watched on helplessly as the Cranes stole a point away from the Tamale Sports Stadium in the qualifying third round group opener.

“We have five games to go," Grant said after the game.

"Even in the [2015] Afcon, we lost the opening game [to Senegal] but we qualified [from the group in the end].

"We have the quality to make it.

“Our group is a tough group, so there won’t be easy games.

"They have got a point here, we can go there and beat them, it’s football.”

Ghana are seeking a fourth successive appearance at the global showpiece following outings in 2006, 2010 and 2014.

Congo are set to host Egypt in the other group match on Sunday.