FAZ appointments Kunsanama as head coach Zambia U15 Coach

The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has appointed Brian Kunsanama as Head Coach of the Zambia Under‑15 Boys National Team ahead of the first‑ever FIFA U‑15 World Cup and Festival. Kunsanama will lead a newly constituted technical bench that will begin preparations…

 The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has appointed Brian Kunsanama as Head Coach of the Zambia Under‑15 Boys National Team ahead of the first‑ever FIFA U‑15 World Cup and Festival.

Kunsanama will lead a newly constituted technical bench that will begin preparations immediately for the tournament scheduled for Baku, Azerbaijan, from October 22 to 31, 2026.

FAZ General Secretary Charles Chakatazya said Kunsanama will be assisted by Lawrence Lubinda, Josephat Nkhoma, Brian Lubaba and Joyford Mambe.

Former Chipolopolo and Zanaco goalkeeper Racha Kola has been named Goalkeeper Coach, while Mike Mudenda will serve as Physical Trainer.

The full bench also includes Erick Mwanampwaya as Team Manager, Dr Michael Mbelenge as Team Doctor, Stanley Malasa as Team Security, Owen Munsaka as Physiotherapist, and Obbey Mweetwa as Equipment Manager.

Chakatazya said Kunsanama comes with experience in youth development, having previously coached Atletico Lusaka before moving to National Division League side Aguila Stars.

He noted that this U-15 bench is different from the one set up for school-going players, as this team will be open to all eligible players.

“However, in essence, players in this age group are largely school-going,” Chakatazya said.

Zambia will be among 211 teams from all FIFA member associations expected to participate in the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival.

“The newly appointed U-15 technical bench has been tasked with preparing a competitive team for Zambia’s participation,” Chakatazya said.

He added that FAZ expects the coaches to use the platform to build a strong foundation for future national teams.

“As you may be aware, FIFA has created the U-15 World Cup and Festival as an international youth football competition for national teams of players up to the age of 15 in order to promote youth football,” Chakatazya said.

“The first edition will be for boys, while the girls’ competition will follow next year, this will be an annual tournament, and our coaches must use this platform to build strong youth teams for the future, ” he added.

Full U15 Technical Bench include Head Coach: Brian Kunsanama, First Assistant Coach Lawrence Lubinda, Assistant Coach Josephat Nkhoma, Assistant Coach Brian Lubaba, Assistant Coach Joyford Mambe, Goalkeeper Coach  Racha Kola, Physical Trainer Mike Mudenda, Team Manager Erick Mwanampwaya, Team Doctor Dr Michael Mbelenge, Team Security Stanley Malasa, Physiotherapist  Owen Munsaka, Equipment Manager Obbey Mweetwa.

This is according to a statement released to the media by FAZ Head of Media and Communications Nkweto Tembwe.