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Botswana referee for Ghana-Uganda 2017 clash

Motswana referee Joshua Bondo will officiate Ghana's Africa Cup of Nations Group D opening game against Uganda at the Port-Gentil Stadium in Gabon on Tuesday.

The two teams are renewing hostilities after the 2018 Fifa World Cup qualifying clash in Tamale where the Black Stars were held to a goalless draw three months ago.

Bondo will be assisted on the lines by Algerian referee Abdelhak Etchiali and Oliver Safari Kabene from Congo DR.

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In the other group game, Egypt, who are making a return since 2010, will take on Mali.

Ghana, who were runners-up in the previous edition, are chasing their first title in over three decades following a 1982 triumph.  

The team spent twelve days in Dubai before departing for Gabon on Saturday.

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