Mugume, who took over the reins from former Cricket Cranes player Martin Ondeku in July 2022, resigned from his position for personal reasons, Pulse Sports can confirm.
The turmoil in the Uganda Cricket Association is only getting started if the latest development is anything to go by regarding the future of CEO Alan Mugume.
Mugume, who took over the reins from former Cricket Cranes player Martin Ondeku in July 2022, resigned from his position for personal reasons, Pulse Sports can confirm.
It's understood that the upheaval surrounding the contract renewal of Cricket Cranes head coach Laurence Mahatlane, among other things, led to the abrupt resignation, which the Association is set to announce next week.
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It's now clear that Mahatlane, whose contract is set to run down at the end of October, will also not have his contract renewed by the Association.
The Association is set to advertise both the Chief Executive Officer and Cricket Cranes head coach roles on Monday next week.
The cricket fraternity has been divided over the renewal of Mahatlane's contract, with many arguing the South African tactician's exploits with the national setup justify a contract extension.
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Mahatlane's tenure as Cricket Cranes head coach since he arrived in 2020 has seen him win about 80% of the official matches under his tutelage, both in the T20 and 50-over formats.
He has also won, among other trophies, the Africa Cup for Uganda, as well as having a hand in the rise of several youngsters who have made their international debuts, including Juma Miyaji, Cosmas Kyewuta, Pascal Murungi, Alpesh Ramjani and Joseph Baguma, who have become mainstays on the national team.
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