Chansa, who plays for Swedish club Helsingborgs, is optimistic of the Chipolopolo's chances despite being in a tough looking Group C alongside Cameroon, Sudan and reigning champions Egypt.

BBC: Zambia's Isaac Chansa

The Nations Cup finals start on 20 January and Cameroon are drawn in Group C with holders Egypt, Sudan and Zambia.

BBC: CHOOSE A SPORT

It was a miss the Egyptians would regret as Achiou snatched the winner to send the Algerian supporters into a frenzy and the Desert Foxes level on points with Cameroon at the top of Group C.

BBC: Hacine Achiou celebrates his late winner

After lots are cast between Nigeria and Senegal to determine who leads Groups B and D (as Tunisia and Cameroon are in Groups A and C) the main draw, scheduled to commence at 1615gmt, would start in reverse.

BBC: Caf president Issa Hayatou