Asanovic unveiled as Chipolopolo coach
Croatian coach Aljosa Asanovic has been unveiled as the new Chipolopolo coach on a 4-year performance-based deal.
FAZ General Secretary Adrian Kashala presented the 55 year old to the media at Lusaka’s Protea Hotel on Tuesday morning.
Asanovic is not new to the Chipolopolo bench having previously worked as a Technical Advisor to Beston Chambeshi.
Slovakian Karol Prazencia will be his assistant coach and Stefan Carevic who will serve as video assistant.
Asanovic also added that he will two more foreign coaches but they will be on part time basis.
For Zambia goalkeeper Kalililo Kakonje will be the goalkeepers’ coach.
Asanovic’s first games will be in March as Zambia is expected to play ‘two quality friendly matches.’
During his playing career, the 55 year old featured for clubs in his homeland, England, Italy and Australia.
Asanović featured in the Euro 1996 and 1998 FIFA World Cup, in which Croatia won the bronze medal.
He was Slaven Bilic’s assistant coach for six years from 2006 to 2012.
The former Croatia midfielder then had coaching spells in Russia, Saudi Arabia and Australia.
His former teammate Davor Suker, who is now head of the Croatian Football Association recommended him to Kamanga.