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Caps United coach quits, heading for Highlanders
16 Jun 2015 at 08:27hrs | Views
CAPS United coach Mark Harrison sensationally quit the Harare club on Monday night after only 13 matches in charge and is suspected to be headed for Highlanders.
He was officially unveiled as Caps coach on January 15 this year.
He had signed a three-year contract.
His assistant, Mark Mathe, takes over as caretaker coach until the end of the season and will be assisted by Brenna Msiska.
Caps board chairman Lewis Uriri confirmed Harrison's departure in a statement last night.
"Notice is given to the Caps United family and the broader football fraternity that yesterday, Sunday June 14 2015, I received coach Mark Harrison's resignation as Caps United Football Club coach.
"Coach Harrison has, in his resignation, cited the damage to his personal and professional life occasioned by the unfortunate operating environment prior to the appointment of the present Board at Caps United FC during the first four months of his tenure. Additionally, coach Harrison has taken into account certain personal and professional imperatives that he feels he cannot compromise on.
"The Board of Caps United Football Club (Private) Limited wishes coach Harrison the best in his future endeavours.
"The Board of Caps United wishes to advise that Mark Mathe takes over as caretaker coach until the end of the season. He will be assisted by Brenna Msiska."
It is understood that the Briton is taking over at Highlanders.
"I hear he is headed to Highlanders to replace Bongani (Mafu). Highlanders wanted him early in the year, but they only got in touch with him on January 8 this year after he had already signed a deal with Twine Phiri on December 22, 2014 to become Caps coach.
"Now that he is free and Bongani seems to have failed to meet the target set, he might be going there. I hear a Highlanders benefactor has offered him a house and a new Mercedes-Benz for use, so anything goes for now. I think he will consider the best offer, although he might end up back in South Africa."
Highlanders Football Club is due to hold its extra ordinary general meeting to review the club's performance for the 1st half of the year.
The fading giants have had mixed fortunes under new coach Bongani Mafu is under immense pressure to deliver of face the boot.
He was officially unveiled as Caps coach on January 15 this year.
He had signed a three-year contract.
His assistant, Mark Mathe, takes over as caretaker coach until the end of the season and will be assisted by Brenna Msiska.
Caps board chairman Lewis Uriri confirmed Harrison's departure in a statement last night.
"Notice is given to the Caps United family and the broader football fraternity that yesterday, Sunday June 14 2015, I received coach Mark Harrison's resignation as Caps United Football Club coach.
"Coach Harrison has, in his resignation, cited the damage to his personal and professional life occasioned by the unfortunate operating environment prior to the appointment of the present Board at Caps United FC during the first four months of his tenure. Additionally, coach Harrison has taken into account certain personal and professional imperatives that he feels he cannot compromise on.
"The Board of Caps United Football Club (Private) Limited wishes coach Harrison the best in his future endeavours.
"The Board of Caps United wishes to advise that Mark Mathe takes over as caretaker coach until the end of the season. He will be assisted by Brenna Msiska."
It is understood that the Briton is taking over at Highlanders.
"I hear he is headed to Highlanders to replace Bongani (Mafu). Highlanders wanted him early in the year, but they only got in touch with him on January 8 this year after he had already signed a deal with Twine Phiri on December 22, 2014 to become Caps coach.
"Now that he is free and Bongani seems to have failed to meet the target set, he might be going there. I hear a Highlanders benefactor has offered him a house and a new Mercedes-Benz for use, so anything goes for now. I think he will consider the best offer, although he might end up back in South Africa."
Highlanders Football Club is due to hold its extra ordinary general meeting to review the club's performance for the 1st half of the year.
The fading giants have had mixed fortunes under new coach Bongani Mafu is under immense pressure to deliver of face the boot.
Source - Herald
