Zambia head coach Herve Renard conceded that Egypt are way stronger than his team, ahead of both sides' World Cup qualifier next month. Renard came under fire after the Chipolopolo lost twice to Algeria in the qualifying stage and diminished their qualification chances. Now the Frenchman is likely to suffer more criticism, after stating that he prefers to keep his feet on the ground, unlike those whose allegiances make them think irrationally. "If you say Zambia is better than Egypt, it'll make people laugh," he was quoted by Post Zambia as saying. "But you like to dream in this country but I want to be realistic. "You like English football in Zambia. Do you think Tottenham (Hotspur) can be the English champions? There are big teams and you know." Egypt are in second place with seven points, three behind leaders Algeria, while Zambia are third on four points. Zambia will host the Egyptians on October 10th. The previous meeting between both teams in Cairo ended in a 1-1 draw.
