The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has appointed Brian Kunsanama as Head Coach of the Zambia Under-15 Boys National Team ahead of the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival 2026.
Kunsanama will lead a newly constituted technical bench that will immediately begin preparations for the global youth competition 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 appointed Goalkeeper Coach, while Mike Mudenda takes up the role of Physical Trainer.
The technical 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.
Kunsanama joins the national setup with experience in youth football development having previously coached Atletico Lusaka before moving to National Division League side Aguila Stars.
Chakatazya said the newly appointed bench has been tasked with preparing a competitive team for Zambia’s participation in the inaugural FIFA U -15 World Cup and Festival.
“The newly appointed U- 15 technical bench is different from the one exclusively constituted 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.
He said Zambia will be among 211 teams representing all FIFA member associations expected to take part in the first edition of the FIFA U -15 World Cup and Festival.
Chakatazya said FAZ expects the technical bench to make full use of the opportunity and build a strong foundation for the country’s 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.”
FULL U15 TECHNICAL BENCH
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
