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Botswana bounce back to edge Ghana

BACK IN IT: Botswana's victory against Ghana likely puts them in the last four of the T20 Africa Cup
BACK IN IT: Botswana's victory against Ghana likely puts them in the last four of the T20 Africa Cup

Botswana bounced back from the opening day defeat to edge Ghana in a thrilling T20 Africa Cup group phase tie played in Benoni, South Africa yesterday.

It was a must win game for Botswana who succumbed to Uganda on Thursday.

The win likely puts Botswana in the last four as Ghana posed a threat. Uganda are favourites to progress as group winners, leaving the fight for second place between Botswana and Ghana, while whipping boys, Mozambique stand no chance.

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