Ghana FA vice-president George Afriyie says the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations tough draw will bring the best out of the Black Stars . The four-time African champions have drawn old foes Egypt, Uganda and Mali in group D. The draw has been pit as the 'group of death' with three 2018 World Cup finalists finding themselves in the same group. The West Africans must negotiate the difficult ties to stand any chance of ending a 34-year wait for an African crown. And Black Stars management

Uganda coach Milutin Micho Sredojevic has tipped the Cranes and the Black Stars to qualify from the 'group of death' ahead of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon. The two nations will battle seven-time champions Egypt as well as Mali in group D after Wednesday's draw in Libreville. The Black Stars find themselves in a difficult group comprising two 2018 World Cup opponents with pundits predicting a tough run for the four-time champions. But Serbian coachMilutin Micho Sredojevic,

Ghana defender Phil Ofosu-Ayeh is expected to be available for the country's 2018 World Cup qualifier against Egypt next month. Ayeh, who plays for German Bundesliga II side Eintracht Braunschweig, missed the side's 0-0 draw against Uganda in their opening group E clash in Tamale last week. The hugely-rated right-back will undergo his final rehabilitation in Switzerland this weekend. He will begin full scale training with the side next week - well in time ahead of the crucial qualifier

West Hamhead of medical and sports science Stijn Vandenbroucke says Andre Ayew's fitness has improved tremendously after he returned to full scale trainingwell ahead of schedule. The 26-year-old has been out with a serious thigh injury for the past two months since his20.5m move from Swansea in the summer. The Ghana international started training with the Hammers' on Monday and the club's head of medical chief Stijn Vandenbruoucke has been impressed with the player's road to

Uganda coach Milutin Micho Sredojevic is shocked that they have been drawn to face their 2018 World Cup qualifying opponents Ghana in the group phase of 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. The Cranes have drawn play the Black Stars, Egypt and Mali in Group D of the tournamentthat will take place in Gabon from January 14 to February 5. The draw to face Ghana highlights the recent competitions Uganda have been made to play the Black Stars in various competitions. The sole representatives from East

The Black Stars will share the same hotel in Port Gentil with with their arch-rivals Uganda during the group phase of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon, GHANAsoccernet.com can reveal. Ghana and Uganda will share the same hotel called Hotel Du Parc which will create the chance of the two teams to have the chance of observing each other before they clash on the 17 January. This is the second time Ghana is sharing hotel with its group opponents in recent times in Africa's flagship tournament.

On-loan Ghanaian defender Rashid Sumaila is set for his official debut for Qatar side Al Gharafa following the arrival of his International Transfer Certificate on Monday. The 23-year old will play his first official game for his new side against Al Shahaniya in the Qatar Premier League. The in-form defender joined the Tigers on a year loan deal from Kuwait Al Qadsia after guiding them to the Kuwaiti Viva League. Sumaila passed his medical two weeks and was officially unveiled by the Yellow

Uganda coach Milutin 'Micho' Sredojevic says it is possible for the Cranes to progress from the Group of Death of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations as they have been drawn to face giants Ghana, Egypt and Mali. The Serbian manager says it is very possible for his team to advance from the tough group following the draw held in the Gabonese capitalLibreville. Micho says with good preparation and support from the country's government they will be able to get some positive resultsfrom Group

Ivory Coast will face former coach Herve Renard again after being drawn against Morocco in the group stage of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. Renard led the Ivorians to the 2015 title but will stand in their way in Gabon - just as he also faces them in a 2018 World Cup qualifying group. Egypt, Ghana and Uganda have also been drawn together for the Nations Cup as well as a World Cup qualifying group. Gabon kick off the tournament on 14 January, with the final on 5 February. The hosts appear