Zambia 'not sexy enough'

Zambia coach Herve Renard claimed on Tuesday that the Confederation of African Football is probably happy that his team won't be representing the continent at this year's Confederations Cup - because it is "not sexy enough."

Zambia was knocked out of the African Cup of Nations by a 0-0 draw with Burkina Faso in its final group match, surrendering its continental title after less than a year and forfeiting its chance to represent Africa in the World Cup warm-up tournament in Brazil.

"To be honest with you I think that CAF is very happy because Zambia is not going to play the Confederations Cup," the Frenchman said after his team failed to secure the win it needed on Tuesday to reach the quarterfinals.

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