Sudan captain Mohamed Taher expects a fierce challenge from Zambia at the Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) today, but remains confident in the Falcons of Jediane’s chances.

The East Africans are set to face Chipolopolo in the quarter-finals in Marrakech, Morocco, to determine who will play in January 31st semi-final.

“Zambia will be different than the previous games at the group stage. We have surprised most of the teams with our tactics and it will be no different against Zambia tonight.

“We are hoping to start with an attacking spirit and the players are poised to win and advance to the semi-final. We will do everything possible within our right to win the game.

The Al Hilal Elobied midfielder led Sudan to quarters after 1-0 win over Mauritania on Wednesday night.

“We want to win, it does not matter how we play; all we want is to make it into the finals,”he added.

Oh his side,Sudan coach Zdravko Logarusic revealed his charges are not under any pressure as they are ready to face Zambia.

“Sudan has surprised a lot of people in this competition. Before the start, we were the lowest ranked team and nobody gave us a chance”said Logarusic.

“Despite reaching the quarter finals, many others are still not taking us serious. We are ready to face Zambia even now,”added Logarusic.

“We are not under pressure and will do the talking on the pitch. I’m optimistic that the players will give 150 per cent and won’t disappoint the Sudanese population.”