GOVERNMENT has rejected the appointment of would-be Chipolopolo coach Vaselin Jelusic and is displeased with the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) for disregarding its recommendation to advertise the job, according to Zambia Daily Mail.

FAZ said the new Chipolopolo coach will be in the country this week to finalise his contract.

Last week, FAZ issued the following statement:

FAZ MAKES HEADWAY ON NATIONAL TEAM COACH RECRUITMENT

Press Statement
(For Immediate Release)
Football Association of Zambia
Football House, Lusaka

22nd August, 2019

FAZ MAKES HEADWAY ON NATIONAL TEAM COACH RECRUITMENT

The Football Association of Zambia, in view of the urgency of the matter, will finalise the process to appoint the national team coach.

The candidate is expected in the country next week to finalise recruitment process and to sign the employment contract.

Government as a major stakeholder has been notified accordingly.

Further details will be availed next week.

For and on behalf of:
FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF ZAMBIA

Adrian Kashala
FAZ GENERAL SECRETARY