FAZ hires National Teams General Manager

The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has officially announced the appointment of football administrator Lieutenant Colonel Kambani Ronald Lungu as the new General Manager for National Teams, effective immediately. In a statement issued from Football House in Lusaka by FAZ General Secretary Charles Chakatazya, the association emphasized that Col. Lungu brings a wealth of leadership and administrative experience to the national setup. The move is designed to bolster operational efficiency, coordination, and administrative backing for all national football teams as they prepare for forthcoming continental and international assignments. Col. Lungu steps into this crucial office having most recently served as the Chief Executive Officer of Zambian Premier League powerhouse Red Arrows Football Club. During his tenure with the Airmen, he earned widespread acclaim for his disciplined management style, strategic player development frameworks, and meticulous organizational capacity. His background also includes serving as Team Manager at Red Arrows and holding executive committee positions within Power Dynamos, giving him a comprehensive, grassroots-to-elite understanding of Zambian football governance. The appointment fills a strategic leadership vacuum at Football House, coming at a time when FAZ is working to streamline operations across all age-group categories and the senior men's and women's national teams. Analysts note that administrative coherence has frequently been cited as a bottleneck in past national team preparations. By bringing in a seasoned military officer accustomed to strict protocols and structured planning, FAZ is betting that discipline and rigorous management will translate into smoother logistics, better camp preparations, and ultimately superior on-field performances for the Chipolopolo and other developmental squads. Reactions from stakeholders within the local sports fraternity have been largely optimistic, pointing to Col. Lungu’s proven t