The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) is set to consider appointing a new coach for the Chipolopolo Boys ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, with Moses Sichone not expected to continue in the role.

BolaNews sources have revealed that the national team technical committee convened and resolved that Sichone will not continue as head coach of the national team.

The decision follows the Chipolopolo Boys’ underwhelming performances at the 2025 AFCON, where they drew 1-1 with Mali and 0-0 with Comoros before suffering a 3-0 defeat to hosts Morocco.

Sichone was appointed in November, following the departure of Avram Grant, only weeks before the AFCON tournament in Morocco.

The 48-year-old faced criticism from fans over his tactics, but when asked about those questioning his competence, the former Chipolopolo defender was clear: “I didn’t come here to prove a point to anyone, so I came here when I was given the opportunity to coach this team. So if people are only judging a coach through the results, they should also think about the way the team has been planned,” he said during a press conference in Casablanca.

Sichone also urged patience and trust in the team’s rebuilding process, stating that it was not an overnight exercise.

“You cannot just immediately plant maize, and then tomorrow you expect to start harvesting; it’s a process. So that’s how it is in football.”

FAZ is now expected to issue a statement on the way forward following the national technical committee’s decision.

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