**Algeria qualified for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa with a 1-0 win over Egypt on Wednesday.**A stunning first-half strike by defender Antar Yahia gave Algeria victory in the play-off match.
Yahia’s 39th minute winner came against the run of play when he scored with a volley with from an acute angle.
The playoff match was played in Sudan, after the two teams were inseparable at the top their qualifying group.
More to follow.