The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has confirmed that Avram Grant has left his role as head coach of the Chipolopolo by mutual consent. This marks the end of his two-year tenure with the national team.
The decision was announced in a statement issued by FAZ Head of Media and Communications, Nkweto Tembwe.
“The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) wishes to inform its members and stakeholders that it has mutually separated with Chipolopolo coach Avram Grant,” part of the statement read.
FAZ General Secretary Machacha Shepande expressed appreciation to the Israeli coach for his contributions to Zambian football, highlighting his role in restoring stability and competitiveness to the national side.
“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 stated.
“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.”
Grant, who was appointed in December 2022, led Zambia to back-to-back Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifications in 2024 and 2025.
Zambia will compete at the 2025 AFCON in Morocco, where they’ve been drawn into Group A alongside Morocco, Mali, and Comoros.
Grant’s departure now leaves FAZ with the task of appointing a new coach to continue the team’s resurgence ahead of a challenging AFCON campaign.
