Ghana coach Avram Grant says he expects a tough challenge from Mali in their second group game on Saturday.
The Black Stars started the tournament well after beating Uganda 1-0 while Mali drew goalless with Egypt in their group opener.
For Mali anything aside clinching all three points could leave them bottom of the table and a possible early elimination from the competition.
Ghana will become the second team to qualify should they win against Uganda.
Avram wants that but believes it will not come easy.
"There are no easy games here and we expect Mali to be tough, they have a good team but we need to concentrate on what to do." He said