AFCON 2019: Uganda beat Cape Verde to Qualify

AFCON 2019: Uganda beat Cape Verde to Qualify

Uganda has qualified for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations after beating Cape Verde 1-0 in Kampala on Saturday.

Uganda, who had spent nearly 40 years failing to qualify for the Nations Cup, will now contest back-to-back tournaments for the first time since the seventies.

“I thank God that I scored the only goal that takes Uganda through to the Nations Cup,” said striker Kaddu, who headed home Allan Kyambadde's fine cross.

Uganda's Cranes boast 13 points in Group L, way ahead of second-placed Tanzania, who have five points, while Cape Verde have four and Lesotho two.

Group L concludes in March when Tanzania host Uganda and Lesotho travel to Cape Verde.

This article was most recently revised and updated 4 years ago

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