FAZ  secures additional US$15, 000 for Chipolopolo coach recruitment

By Staff Reporter

The Ministry of Sports has sanctioned the Football Association of Zambia’s endeavour to recruit a quality national team coach by approving a US$25,000 package.

In a statement issued to NewsdayZambia.com this morning, FAZ  communications manager Mwazi  Chanda said following meeting between sports ministry officials and FAZ leadership, a decision was made to recruit a national coach.

“ Minister of Sports Honourable Moses Mawere has re-affirmed government’s financial support towards FAZ and maintained its US$10,000 allocation for the Chipolopolo coach. The Ministry of Sports has given FAZ a go-ahead to recruit a coach as soon as feasibly possible,” she said

“ The Association has secured an additional US$15,000 funding towards the salary of the head coach in response to market forces”.

She appealed to the corporate world to get on board and support the engagement of a top notch trainer.