Lwandamina appointed Zambia coach to replace Moses Sichone

The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has made changes to the Chipolopolo technical bench appointing veteran trainer George Lwandamina as new Chipolopolo coach.

FAZ acting Deputy General Secretary Iva Lengwe said in a statement the changes are aimed at enhancing efficiency and strengthening the team’s performance.

Lwandamina takes over from Moses Sichone

Lengwe says Lwandamina will take over in an interim capacity and will be assisted by Power Dynamos coach Oswald Mutapa jr. The appointment of Lwandamina to the Chipolopolo top job comes after FAZ opted to excuse Sichone in the aftermath of the Morocco 2025 AFCON.

FAZ has made changes to the Chipolopolo technical bench appointing veteran trainer George Lwandamina as new Chipolopolo coach.

Lwandamina will be assisted by Power Dynamos coach Oswald Mutapa jr.

FAZ has excused Moses Sichone and Perry Mutapa from their roles. pic.twitter.com/Nl7h2cfc5M

— #Mr-Zambian-Football (@Mubajnr) March 5, 2026

Lwandamina previously served as Chipolopolo coach from 2015 to 2016 before paving way for Wedson Nyirenda. He is currently serving as Nchanga Rangers coach.

Changes takes effective immediately

FAZ has excused Perry Mutapa from his assistant role at the Chipolopolo after having been part of the AFCON technical bench.

“Only the positions of head coach and first assistant have been affected by these changes. The rest of the technical bench remains unchanged and will continue carrying out their respective responsibilities,” Lengwe says.

In the statement, Lengwe added the adjustments take effect immediately.

Lwandamina’s immediate assignment will be to lead the national team to the Four-Nation Tournament scheduled to take place in Francistown, Botswana, from March 23 to 31, 2026.

In light of the limited time before the start of the tournament, the newly constituted technical bench has been tasked with assembling a competitive squad comprising both local and foreign-based players for the upcoming competition.

Zambia coach Sichone, who served as assistant to Avram Grant before the former Chelsea boss was dismissed in October, was left to reflect on a tournament in which his side only scored once.

The 2012 champions had finished ahead of holders Ivory Coast in their qualifying group, but their form deserted them this calendar year with their only win in 2025 coming against Tanzania in 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying in October.