Egypt Striker Amr Zaki said it would be illogical if the Pharaohs couldn't secure a berth in the 2010 world cup after claiming the African cup of nations twice on the trot. The six-time African Champions haven't made it to the elite competition since 1990, nonetheless, many pundits believe they are going to qualify for the forthcoming world cup. The 25-year-old, who came across as a revelation with Wigan Athletic this season, also thinks Egypt's chances are quite substantial. "Thinking any differently would be kind of madness after winning the Africa Cup of Nations twice in a row," The premier league current top scorer told FIFA.com. "There is no doubt that we are the best African team at this stage. And we as players have the confidence to make it all the way to South Africa." Unlike Egypt coach Hassan Shehata, Zaki fears no teams in the upcoming qualifiers. "I fear no-one. It should be the other way round, other teams fearing playing against us," The scoring sensation said. The Egyptian tactician had previously stated he hopes to avoid the Arabian outfits in the qualifying stage, because they usually put on their finest performances against Egypt and prevent them from securing a place in the Finals. "The next phase of the qualifiers will be very tough with only the elite teams competing. But this is when we're at our best, playing against the big names," "There are at least eight to 12 teams in Africa that deserve to play in the FIFA World Cup finals, but only the fittest will survive."
