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AFCON 2017 Matches results: Egypt 0-0 Mali, Ghana 1-0 Uganda, Other results

  AFCON 2017 Matches results: Egypt 0-0 Mali, Ghana 1-0 Uganda, Other results


Egypt and Mali battled to a 0-0 draw in Group D at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday. Despite the presence of players from some of Europe's top leagues, Egypt failed to make their experience and quality count against a resourceful Mali side.

Earlier, Andre Ayew scored from the penalty spot after Asamoah Gyan was fouled in the box, helping Ghana beat Uganda 1-0. His goal means Ghana are setting the early pace in the group.
Ghana's Andre Ayew surpassed his father's record by scoring the goal that beat Uganda 1-0 in their Group D match at the Africa Cup of Nations.

The West Ham winger slotted in a penalty on 32 minutes after captain Asamoah Gyan had been pulled back.

Ghana also threatened through two Gyan headers, while Ayew and Christian Atsu tested Uganda goalkeeper Denis Onyango.

Uganda came close when Faruku Miya hit the outside of a post but they could not force their way back into the game


Africa Cup of Nations
Results


  1. Week 1
Sunday, 15 January

Algeria
2
FT

Zimbabwe
2

Tunisia
0
FT

Senegal
2
Monday, 16 January

Ivory Coast
0
FT

Togo
0

DR Congo
1
FT

Morocco
0
Tuesday, 17 January

Ghana
1
FT

Uganda
0

Mali
0
FT

Egypt
0

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