05/03/2026
LWANDAMINA APPOINTED CHIPOLOPOLO INTERIM COACH
Press Statement
(For Immediate Release)
Football Association of Zambia
Football House, Lusaka
5th March, 2026
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 says the changes are aimed at enhancing efficiency and strengthening the team’s performance.
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.
Lwandamina previously served as Chipolopolo coach from 2015 to 2016 before paving way for Wedson Nyirenda.
He is currently serving as Nchanga Rangers coach.
FAZ has also 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.
He adds that 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.
For and on behalf of Football Association of Zambia
Nkweto Tembwe
Head - Media and Communications
