The referee blows his final whistle, Ghana secure a precious 1-0 win.
Mali's Sako has a volley blocked by the keeper after his free kick strikes the wall.
Keeper Brimah Razak rescues Ghana! He pulls off a great save to thwart substitute Kalifa Coulibaly, who volleys goalwards after a cross-cum-shot from a teammate.
Mali substitute Yves Bissouma runs to the byline on the right but his pull back is cleared by the Ghanaian defence.
Another chance for Mali! They push forward en masse in the last 10 minutes.
Some dull moments now. Neither side creates much.
An angled volley from Mali's Hamari Traore goes over the crossbar.
Mali still have the better possession. Will Ghana be able to withstand pressure?
Just like what happened against Uganda, Ghana ease off in the second half. Mali are laying siege to their area.
Salif Coulibaly spurns a third chance for Mali! He chests a ball, swivels and sends a low shot that narrowly misses the target.
Marega wastes another chance for Mali! He blats a shot high over with the goal at his mercy after Ghana's defence fails to clear the danger.
A chanc for Mali! Moussa Marega is found unmarked by a cross from Bakary Sako but his tame header goes into the keeper's hands.
The second half is underway.
The referee blows his half-time whistle.
Ghana's forward Asamoah Gyan (R) celebrates with teammates after scoring the opener.
Ghana are in total control in the final stages of the first half.
Mali keeper Oumar Sissoko blocks a cross-cum-shot from Jordan Ayew.
Ghana piling on pressure, they look likely to double their lead.
Veteran striker Asamoah Gyan rises unmarked to meet Jordan Ayew's pinpoint cross with a firm header past the keeper.
GOOAAAAAAL FOR GHANA!!
In a rare attempt for Mali, Molla Wague heads high over.
A chance for Ghana! Andre Ayew misses a sitter after some good work from Christian Atsu.
Mali's towering defenders perfectly deal with any long balls from Ghana.
Andre Ayew is picked out by a corner from his brother Jordan but his mis-hit header goes wide.
Mali seem adventurous against Ghana. Both sides have an attacking approach.
The match is underway.
Stay tuned as match is due to start at 18:00 Cairo time (GMT+2)