BY Nadia Ntiamoah
The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has announced the mutual termination of its contract with national team head coach Avram Grant, bringing an end to the Israeli tactician’s two-year spell in charge of the Chipolopolo.
According to FAZ General Secretary Machacha Shepande, the decision was made to “chart a new way forward for the Chipolopolo.”
Avram Grant was appointed on December 22, 2022, and led Zambia to back-to-back Africa Cup of Nations qualifications, including the 2023 edition in Ivory Coast and the upcoming 2025 tournament in Morocco.
During his tenure, the team showed signs of improvement, but inconsistent performances in international friendlies and early exits from major tournaments raised concerns about the team’s overall progress.
Reasons For Termination
The FAZ cited the need for a new direction as the reason for parting ways with Grant. Zambia’s dismal showing in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers and the CHAN tournament likely contributed to the decision.
With the team drawn in a challenging Group A for the Morocco 2025 AFCON, the FAZ will look to appoint a new coach to lead the team to success.
