Algeria are looking good for a place at the World Cup

Algeria have won the opening game of the 2010 qualifying weekend.

The Desert Foxes secured a fantastic 2-0 win away from home in Zambia.

The win gives them seven points from three matches so far and puts them on top of Group C.

Algeria opened the scoring in Chililabombwe through Rangers defender Madjid Bougherra.

They then weathered an impressive fight-back from the home team, with several chances for the Chipolopolo going begging.

The Desert Foxes extended their lead on the breakaway in the 66th minute.

Substitute Rafik Saifi had an easy finish after great work by Rafik Djebbour.

Zambia continued to create chances but they were not able to convert them and the defeat means they lose ground in the race to South Africa 2010.

Algerian last qualified for the World Cup in 1986 and have missed out on the last two African Nations Cup finals.

The other two teams in Group C, Egypt and Rwanda, both with just one point so far, have a game in hand - their match this weekend was postponed because of Egypt's participation in the Confederations Cup.

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