Mukuhlani gets international post

ZIMBABWE Cricket (ZC) boss Tavengwa Mukuhlani has been named as the Interim Chairman of the Africa Cricket Association (ACA) at the organisation’s annual general meeting (AGM) held in Harare on Saturday.

Mukuhlani will lead the continental body for the next six months.

His interim tenure is expected to usher in a period of transformation, emphasising the expansion of cricket’s popularity, the deepening of talent development programmes and the increase of competitive opportunities for African teams on the global stage.

Speaking after his appointment as the new continental boss, Mukuhlani said some of the resolutions made at the AGM was to restructure the organisation’s various structures.

“One of the outcomes of the AGM is to restructure the ACA — its governance structures, its constitution and, along with that, the general council did come up with a resolution that there will be an interim committee that I will chair for the next six months until we have the next AGM in May,” said Mukuhlani.

He added that his appointment is an opportunity to set up proper development pathways for not just players but also coaches and administrators.

“This is a unique opportunity for us to set up robust pathways for players, coaches and administrators in our region. With the support of the ACA members, I am confident we can achieve significant milestones in the months ahead,” he said.

The Mukuhlani-led interim committee also includes South Africa’s Riaan Richards, Nigeria’s Uyi Akpata, Rwanda’s Stephen Musale, Uganda’s Michael Nuwagabs and Sierra Leone’s Franklyn Conteh.

The ACA, representing 23 cricketing nations, is a vital force in promoting unity and collaboration within the African cricketing community, driving the sport’s development and accessibility across the continent.

Prior to his appointment, Mukuhlani served as the organisation’s interim vice-chairperson.

Saturday’s AGM brought together top cricket administrators, officials and stakeholders from across Africa to discuss key initiatives and strategies to drive the growth and sustainability of cricket on the continent.

Issues addressed at the AGM included game development, infrastructure investment, competitive opportunities and fostering strong governance across member countries.

The ACA, established in 1997, has been pivotal in nurturing cricket’s growth in Africa, organising tournaments and development programmes to cultivate young talent and promote the sport. – @brandon_malvin