President Yoweri Museveni has congratulated the national team—the Cranes after beating Cape Verde by a goal to nil, securing a spot at the 2019 AFCON finals in Cameroon.
“Congratulations to Uganda Cranes for not only defeating Cape Verde this evening at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole but also qualifying for the Africa Nations Cup 2019 in Cameroon. Thanks to the coach, football management and the fans for rallying behind the team,” tweeted the president after the game at Namboole national stadium.
Patrick Kaddu scored the winning goal as Uganda beat the visiting team—Cape Verde.
The Cranes came into today’s game as one of only two sides that are yet to concede a goal after four games of the qualifiers.