The Black Stars are among four teams expected to headline the group allocations for the continental showpiece
Caf has unveiled the seedings for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations final draw, with Ghana predictably in Pot 1.
The Black Stars have been classed alongside hosts Gabon as well as Algeria and Cote d'Ivoire.
In Pot 2 are Tunisia, Mali, Burkina Faso and DR. Congo, while Pot 3 consists of four-time African champions Cameroon, seven-time Afcon winners Egypt, Senegal and the Atlas Lions of Morocco.
Uganda, who qualified for the first time in 38 years, are housed in Pot 4 which also features Togo, Zimbabwe and debutants Guinea Bissau.
The seedings were approved by the Organising Committee of the Africa Cup of Nations at a meeting held on Monday at the Caf headquarters in Cairo, Egypt,
The final draw has been set for October 19 in Libreville, Gabon, with the tournament proper expected to run between January 14 and February 5 next year.
Ghana, four-time champions, will be making their 21st appearance at the tournament.
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