Mukuhlani Elected as Chairman of Africa Cricket Association

Samira Vishwas

Tezzbuzz|19-07-2025

The Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) We have been hated in Hlani has been formal APPOINT AS THE CHARMAN OF THE CHARMAN Cricket Association (ACA).

Mukuhlani has served in the role on an interim basis since November last year, received unanimous backing from all 23 ACA member associations during their annual general meeting in Singapore.

Mukuhlani’s appointment hints focused development for cricket across the continent following a recent administrative overhaul within the ACA aimed at strengthening governance.

In a statment issued by Zimbabwe Cricket, Mukuhlani opened on his African Cricket he promised new beginning and a brighter future for the board.

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“We stand today at the threshold of a new era for African cricket – an era defined by stronger governance, broader opportunity and renewed ambition. Let us continue building on the progress we have made, united by a common purpose and driven by a shared love for the game,” told Tangeva Mukuhlani.

The African Cricket Association which represents Full Members South Africa and Zimbabwe along with Associate nations, has outlined several key priorties to strengthen the sport across the continent.

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These include launching a long-awaited Africa T20 competition aiming to enhance the regional T20 cricket.

The revival of the historic Afro-Asia Cup has been under discussions since last year, and securing cricket’s inclusion in the 2027 Africa Games after its successful debut in 2023, where Zimbabwe won both the men’s and women’s titles while South Africa participated with development squad.

Mukuhlani has led ZC since 2015, and serving on the ICC‘s finance and commercial affairs committee.

Under his ZC leadership, the board cleared its debt, successfully navigating an ICC suspension, and secured the women’s team on the Future Tours programme.

Zimbabwe will be co-hosts of 2027 ODI World Cup and the 2026 ICC Men’s U-19 World Cup. His ACA role now places him at the forefront of driving the sport forward across Africa.