Zambia and Egypt are set to renew their rivalry on Thursday, October 11, 2023, in a friendly match in Dubai. The two sides have a long and storied history, dating back to their first meeting in 1974. Zambia has won six of their 22 encounters, with Egypt winning 11, and the other five ending in draws. However, Zambia has not beaten Egypt since 1996 when they won 3-1 in the quarterfinals of the African Cup of Nations. This means that the Chipolopolo Boys are on a 27-year winless streak against the Pharaohs. Zambia will be hoping to break this drought on Thursday, especially under the guidance of their head coach, Avram Grant. The Israeli has a wealth of experience, having managed clubs in England, Israel, and Ghana. He also led the Ghana national team to the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations final. Grant will be hoping to maintain his positive start to life with Zambia, and he will be hoping to be the man to help them finally beat Egypt after all these years. He has a pool of young talented players at his disposal, hungry for success. Egypt, on the other hand, will be looking to maintain their dominance over Zambia. The Pharaohs are one of the most successful teams in African football, having won the Africa Cup of Nations a record seven times. Egypt is currently ranked 35th in the FIFA World Rankings, while Zambia is ranked 82nd. However, this does not mean that Zambia is without a chance. The Chipolopolo Boys have a good record against Egypt in recent friendly matches, having drawn the last two meetings. It is sure to be a fascinating match on Thursday as Zambia and Egypt battle it out for supremacy. Will Zambia finally break their winless streak against Egypt? Or will the Pharaohs continue their dominance? Only time will tell.