Harrison (right). Photo Credit: Wanderers FC.
Former Mozambique league champions Uniao Desportiva do Songo (UD Songo) have announced the exit of coach Mark Harrison at the end of his one-year contract on December 31, 2024.
"Songo would like to thank coach Mark Harrison for his commitment and dedication during his time with us. Under your leadership, we lived remarkable moments and learned valuable lessons. We wish you much success in your future challenges and reiterate our gratitude for your contribution to the history of the club," the club's statement read in part.
However, the Englishman bemoaned how UD Songo had announced his departure from the Tete-based team before informing him. “They haven’t even communicated to me, which is highly disappointing,” the former Chippa United coach said.
“You don’t act like that. At the end of the day, the common decency is that you pick up the phone and say: thank you for your time at the club, unfortunately, we are not renewing your contract. That is the major problem with African football, but we move on. As I said before, I wasn’t sure I wanted to be there next year anyway but I would expect better protocal,” he said.
The former Golden Arrows coach, who has also worked in Botswana and Zimbabwe, joined the Mozambican team last year after leaving Mighty Mukuru Wanderers in neighbouring Malawi.
UD Songo finished behind eventual league champions Black Bulls FC before losing 2-1 in extra-time to Ferroviário de Maputo in the 2024 ZAP Mozambique Cup final.
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