The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has ended its contract with head coach Avram Grant, less than two months before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.
In a statement released on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, FAZ confirmed that the decision came through a mutual agreement between both sides.
“The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has agreed to separate from Zambia Senior Men’s National Team coach Avram Grant. We wish Mr. Grant the best of luck in his future endeavors,” said FAZ General Secretary Machacha Shepande.
He added that more details would be shared later and thanked the former coach for his contribution to Zambian football.
Grant signed a two-year contract on December 22, 2022, and led the Chipolopolo to consecutive qualifications for the Africa Cup of Nations in 2024 and 2025/26.
Zambia will compete in Group A at AFCON 2025, facing Morocco, Mali, and Comoros.
The decision to end Grant’s tenure surprised many fans, as his leadership helped restore Zambia’s competitive spirit on the continental stage.
