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Zambia also know they are underdogs against 2010 World gucci shoes Cup quarter-finals Ghana on the same day. Former France midfielder Giresse heaped praise on the depth of quality in Ivory Coast’s squad, comparing them to five-times world champions Brazil. “This is a game we have to approach with some circumspection but we see it as a challenge,” he told reporters ahead of the match in Libreville. “We will take it slowly and look to match them in all departments.” Mali squeezed through by beating co-hosts Gabon 5-4 on penalties in Sunday’s quarter-final in Libreville. The Ivorians were 3-0 winners over co-hosts Equatorial Guinea on Saturday and will feel probably less tired than Mali who played an extra half hour of football one day later. Ghana, who lost to Egypt in 2010, are trying to reach the final for the second edition running. Ivory Coast last made the final in 2006 when they were beaten by Egypt on penalties. Zambia coach Herve Renard believes Ghana are the “hot favourites” to lift the title this time. “They have been the best team in Africa for the past few years, they almost reached the World Cup semi-finals,” www.discount-sell.com said Renard who was assistant coach when Ghana made it to the Nations Cup semis four years ago. “We will need something special to beat them in Bata,” he added. Zambia reached the semis for the first time since 1996 by beating Sudan 3-0 on Saturday while Ghana had to go to extra time to eliminate Tunisia 2-1. Pakistan's resurgence is not only surprising but praiseworthy as they have not lost a Test series, winning nine of the 15 Tests, with one defeat and five draws -- all under Misbah. Moreover, there have been no problems off the field, something which have consistently derailed Pakistan's on-field progress. Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja showered huge praise on the players. "The current players have become the latest pin-up boys of world cricket," Raja told AFP. "It's a dramatic turn-around for Pakistan and hats off to their discipline, consistency and distinction. "Sky is the limit for them because this wasn't an easy series. Now this win will help this team build in confidence," said Raja, who warned against complacency. "I would still call it a work in progress, the beginning of something special," said Raja, now a widely travelled commentator. "We have got to beat South Africa and Australia on their grounds and I am sure this team can achieve that." Misbah acknowledges the challenge of playing well on away tours. "That's another challenge, this team loves challenges and that challenge is in our minds and everybody is just focusing to prove themselves outside Pakistan, so we are looking forward. If we just go to South Africa and Australia, we just want to do well there." Misbah, a veteran at 37, said the current team is a blend of youth and experience. "Only time will tell what you can achieve or what you can do. We just want to do well and that's what we are aiming for and youngsters are coming up, Azhar Ali, Asad Shafiq, Mohammad Hafeez are doing well and seniors are supporting them," said Misbah. Another former captain and coach Waqar Younis praised Misbah. "He (Misbah) has been tremendous leader of a young and transformed team," said Waqar, also a commentator. "His cool and calming influence is good for the team and credit to the management for keeping discipline in the team," said Waqar, who quit as coach in September last year after developing health problems. Gucci outlet, gucci bags, cheap gucci shoes 2012 sale. And the win Misbah said will force other nations to take Pakistan seriously.