Zambia coach Herve Renard said that his team is capable of producing a surprise when they meet Egypt in the African World Cup qualifier in Cairo this Sunday.

The Chipolopolo were drawn against the Pharaohs, Algeria and Rwanda in Group C of the qualifiers’ final stage and Bernard is confident of his team’s chances against the African champions.

According to Filgoal.com, Renard said, "Nothing is impossible in football, and we’re confident of our abilities.

We have the same chance of reaching the World Cup as Algeria, Rwanda and even Egypt. "Renard confirmed.

"We are totally aware of Egypt’s might, but still facing them is better than meeting a team like Cameroon or Ivory Coast.”

The French tactician stressed that a positive result in Cairo will be a brilliant start to his team’s qualifying campaign.

Meanwhile, Egypt coach Hassan Shehata has named a 24-man list for the upcoming World Cup qualifier against Zambia.

The African champions who finalise their final preparations for the crucial Group C tie, announces the final squad for the match mid this week.

Seventeen local-based players were selected on Saturday, following last week’s seven-man foreign-based list.

The roster included uncapped Harras Hodoud center-half Ahmed Saied ‘Ouka’, while there was no place for Zamalek wizard Shikabala.

Gaish full-back Mohsen Hendawi was also a surprise inclusion, but the right-sided defender might find it difficult to make the game’s squad.

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