FAZ and Avram Grant Part Ways

29.10.2025 | Football DNA

The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has announced a mutual separation with Chipolopolo coach Avram Grant, bringing an end to his tenure as head coach of the Zambia Senior Men’s National Team.

FAZ General Secretary Machacha Shepande stated that both parties agreed to the separation in order to chart a new way forward for the Chipolopolo.

“The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has agreed to mutually separate with Zambia Senior Men’s National Team coach Avram Grant. We wish Mr. Grant the best of luck in his future endeavours,” Shepande said.

“Further details will be communicated in due course. For now, we can only thank Mr. Grant for his contribution to Zambian football.”

Grant was appointed as head coach on 22 December 2022 on a two-year deal. During his tenure, he successfully guided Zambia to back-to-back AFCON qualifications in the 2024 and 2025/26 editions, showcasing his ability to lead the team on the continental stage.

Looking ahead, Zambia is set to participate in the Morocco 2025 AFCON edition, where the Chipolopolo have been drawn in Group A alongside hosts Morocco, Mali, and Comoros. FAZ now faces the task of finding a new coach to take the team forward in this major tournament.

— FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF ZAMBIA

Nkweto Tembwe, Head of Media and Communications