"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,"he said on Twitter.

Uganda Cranes defeated Cape Verde at Namboole after Patrick Kaddu scored the winning goal.

They finish the qualifying phase as leaders of group L with 13 points -- seven points top of second-placed Tanzania.