Sport | Cricket |
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Abbreviation | UCA |
Affiliation | International Cricket Council |
Regional affiliation | ACA |
Headquarters | Plot 2-10 Coronation Avenue |
Location | Kampala, Uganda |
Chairman | Michael Nuwagaba |
CEO | Alan Mugume |
Secretary | Alvin Bagaya Mboijana |
Coach | Laurence Mahatlane |
Sponsor | Endiro Coffee, Karveli, Plascon Paints |
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Alan Mugume is the CEO of UCA (Uganda Cricket Association). [2] Davis Turinawe is the Development Manager.. [3]
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