(VAT) Chipolopolo Coach Avram Grant has unveiled his technical bench comprising former West Ham and Partizan Belgrade assistant coach Marko Barbul and Chipolopolo legend Moses Sichone as assistant coaches.
South Africa based goalkeeper coach Davies Phiri bounces back as a goalkeepeer trainer while others are video analysts Ohad Efrat with Jamie Lawrence coming in as physical trainer.
Lawrence is a former Premier League star and served as physical trainer for the Jamaica National Team.
Team Doctor Wesley Nngongo and physiotherapist Hensley Chilimboyi have retained their positions.
The technical bench has gotten down working with the local assembly of players in Lusaka.
On the other hand, Barbul worked as interim coach of the Israel National Team while Efat had a stint with Crystal Palace among other engagements.
FAZ acting General Secretary Iva Lengwe says preparations for the March 23 Group H home match against Lesotho are on course.
Lengwe says FAZ welcomes the members of the technical bench and has reason to believe that given their vast experience and solid credentials they will turnaround the fortunes of the Chipolopolo.
This is according to a statement issued by FAZ Communications Manager Sydney Mungala.