The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has parted ways with Chipolopolo head coach Avram Grant, the association has confirmed.
In a statement by FAZ head of Media and Communications, Nkweto Tembwe made available to the ZamFoot Crew, FAZ has mutually separated with the Israeli gaffer.
“The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) wishes to inform its members and stakeholders that it has mutually separated with Chipolopolo coach Avram Grant,” read part of the statement.
Grant was appointed Chipolopolo head coach on December 22, 2022 on a two-year deal, and has since qualified Zambia to back to back Africa Cup of Nations tournaments.
FAZ general secretary Machacha Shepande says both parties agreed to mutually separate to help 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. The two parties agreed to mutually separate with FAZ wishing Mr. Grant the best of luck in his future endeavours,” Shepande told FAZ Media.
“The rest of the details will be communicated in due course. For now I can only thank Mr. Grant for his contribution to the Zambian game.”
FAZ appointed Grant as head coach on December 22, 2022 on a two-year deal. Grant oversaw two back-to-back AFCON qualifications in 2024 and 2025 editions after an eight year absence.
Zambia is due to participate in the Morocco 2025 AFCON edition where they are placed in Group A alongside Morocco, Mali and Comoros.
