FAZ Technical Director Lyson Zulu Appointed to FIFA Role

14.01.2026 | Football DNA

The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has announced that its Technical Director, Mr. Lyson Zulu, has been appointed by FIFA as a Technical Development Scheme (TDS) High-Performance Specialist for Africa.

Mr. Zulu joined FAZ in March 2019 as a Football Development Manager before being appointed Technical Director in April 2019. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management from Loughborough University (UK) and a Sports Performance degree from Bath University.

In 2024, Mr. Zulu was among 24 Technical Directors worldwide who received the prestigious FIFA Technical Leadership Diploma in Zurich, following an intensive 18-month academic programme.

FAZ General Secretary Reuben Kamanga Shepande congratulated Mr. Zulu on the appointment, describing it as both a proud moment and a significant loss for the Association due to his vast expertise.

He stated that Mr. Zulu’s appointment is a strong endorsement of the quality of technical professionals being developed within FAZ and highlights the Association’s growing reputation on the global football stage. He added that the new role presents a valuable opportunity for Mr. Zulu to contribute to the development of high-performance football systems across Africa, strengthening the continent’s competitiveness and global relevance.

FAZ wished Mr. Zulu success as he embarks on this new chapter, noting that his achievement is a victory not only for him personally, but also for FAZ, Zambian football, and African football as a whole.