Renard: Ivorians will respect Zambia

11 February 2012 14:42

Zambia coach Herve Renard said Ivory Coast will not underestimate his side in the final of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations.

The Frenchman said he has a great deal of respect for the West Africans, but said he believes Zambia can cause another upset and lift the continental trophy.

“I don’t think Cote d’Ivoire will underrate Zambia, they have respect for us and we also have a lot of respect for them but we want to beat them,” Renard told a press conference.

“We will be in a tough game. It will be tough game, like the game against Ghana.”

Zambia beat Ghana 1-0 on Wednesday to progress to the ultimate game of the tournament against an Ivorian side that is yet to concede a goal on their way to the final.

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