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“We learnt from Egypt,” – Herve Renard

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Herve Renard who led Zambia to their first ever African Nations Cup triumph has revealed that lessons learnt from Egypt’s success with domestic players, was the secret of their success.

“Egypt are the best team in Africa and we had to learn from the best because they won so many times with players from their country,” he said. “But the Zambian league is not at the same level with Egypt, so we had to take players from South Africa and from Congo,” Renard said. “TP Mazembe has seven players from Zambia so it is easy because they understand each other.

“It was easy for us because we started a long and difficult preparation early, which would not be very easy with players from Europe.”

The Chipolopolo team was made up of seven players from TP Mazembe of Congo, while others came from Others came from South African PSL clubs including Orlando Pirates, Free State Stars, SuperSport United and Zambian clubs. Just three players ply their trade outside Africa.

Renard however says nothing should stop them from making the big step abroad. “They have the talent and they can do well, but they have to plan their careers because it is not easy for Zambian players when they are alone.”