Members of Uganda Cranes team lift coach Sébastien Desabre over their heads after Uganda's victory against Cape Verde in Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at Mandela National Stadium-Namboole in the capital Kampala. PHOTOS BY EDDIE CHICCO

A fan celebrates Uganda's victory over Cape Verde at Namboole on November 17, 2018. PHOTO BY EDDIE CHICCO

Uganda Cranes team members celebrate their victory over Cape Verde at Namboole on November 17, 2018

Hulking. Uganda Cranes captain Denis Onyango has set the bar high for his successors. File photo

Feisty affair. Matches between the two East African nations are never short of emotional charges. PHOTO BY EDDIE CHICCO

Farouk Miya lies on the ground after the end the match between Uganda and Cape Verde at Namboole on November 17, 2018

Match officials and team captains pose for a group photo during the AFCON qualifier bewtween Uganda and Cape Verde at Namboole Stadium on November 17, 2018

Uganda Cranes team that played against Cape Verde at Namboole Stadium on November 17, 2018

Cape Verde team that played against Uganda Cranes for AFCON qualifier at Namboole Stadium on November 17, 2018

Uganda Cranes fans cheer during the match against Cape Verde at Namboole Stadium on November 17, 2018.

Uganda Cranes fan during their match against Cape Verde on November 17

Uganda Cranes French coach Sébastien Desabre gives instructions during their game against Cape Verde at Namboole Stadium on November 17, 2017.