Renard's squad will be led by Arminia Bielefeld striker Christopher Katongo, who scored against Egypt in the 1-1 draw during the 2008 African Cup of Nations.

Chris' brother Felix, who plays for Stade Rennes in the French second division, was also included in the squad alongside Chateauroux striker Jacob Mulenga.

Renard is also counting on six players, who were part of the Zambian squad that finished third in the African Nations Championship for domestic based players.

Given Singuluma will be a player to watch, after the striker notched five goals to finish top scorer of the competition which was recently held in Ivory Coast.

The Chipolopolo were drawn in the qualifications' final stage Group C alongside Egypt, Algeria and Rwanda.