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.
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.