Zambia have named their former defender Moses Sichone as coach ahead of next month’s Africa Cup of Nations finals.
His appointment on Thursday comes after the departure of Avram Grant only weeks before the country participates in the continental tournament in Morocco.
Sichone, 48, played in the Bundesliga at FC Cologne and competed in three Cup of Nations as a player from 1988-2002.
Sichone had been Grant’s assistant and will now be backed up by several former Zambian internationals, including former Cologne teammate Andrew Sinkala and Percy Mutapa, who coaches Green Eagles in the Zambian league.
“The Football Association of Zambia considered the unique circumstances of scouting for a coach in the short term and opted to instil confidence in local resources with great international exposure,” said a statement.
“The combined assemblage of our new technical bench has enough experience from their playing days in top leagues. Collectively, their transition to coaching after their playing days has been admirable and has been under our watch over the years.”
MOSES SICHONE TAKES CHARGE OF CHIPOLOPOLO
— Zambia Daily Mail (@zadama24) November 5, 2025
Football Association of Zambia has appointed Moses Sichone as new Chipolopolo coach to replace Avram Grant.
Sichone, who until his appointment served as Chipolopolo assistant coach, will be deputised by Andrew Sinkala and Perry Mutapa.… pic.twitter.com/tt775DB5Z5
Sichone’s first assignment will be a friendly against South Africa in Gqeberha on November 15 and then versus Burundi three days later
Zambia are in Group A at the Cup of Nations, which kicks off on 21 December. They face Comoros, Mali and hosts Morocco in their opening three fixtures.
Football Association of Zambia has announced Moses Sichone as new national team head coach. He will be assisted by Andrew Sinkala, Perry Mutapa with Kennedy Mweene as goalkeeper coach while Noel Mwandila becomes the strikers’ coach and Joseph Musonda will be the fitness coach. pic.twitter.com/Hr7ZdbSZHC
— African Soccer Updates (@Africansoccerup) November 5, 2025