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Ghana edge Uganda, Egypt held by Mali

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Andre Ayew of Ghana celebrates goal during the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations Finals football match between Ghana and Uganda at the Port Gentil Stadium in Gabon on 17 January 2017 ©Chris Ricco/BackpagePix

A goal by Andre Ayew helped Ghana claimed a 1-0 victory over Uganda while Egypt and Mali played out to a goalless draw in their Afcon opener on Tuesday.

The Black Stars got off to a great start and took the lead in the 32nd minute Gyan was brought down in the area and Ayew stepped up to take the penalty kick and made no mistake from the spot-kick to make it 1-0.

However, the Black Stars held on until the final whistle of the match as they claimed all three points to go top of the Group D.

Meanwhile, Egypt and Mali were forced to play out to a goalless draw in their opening Africa Cup of Nations Group D.

But neither side could find the all important goal to claim all three points and are currently placed tied second in Group D after the first round of games.

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Image: Caf website