🔗 Share this article Egypt Bench Mohamed Salah as Angola Face Elimination from AFCON. Fredy curled a superb free-kick against the woodwork as the two sides played out a draw. Anfield forward Mohamed Salah and Manchester City striker Omar Marmoush remained unused substitutes as Group B winners Egypt played out a stalemate with Angola at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The record winners, having already secured top spot, deployed an completely rotated starting XI and were missing a cutting edge in Agadir. Angola, who required a victory to stand a chance of progressing, will now face a nervous wait to see if their two points is enough to qualify for the last 16 as one of the four best-placed third-place teams. Benin, Sudan and Mozambique are assured of at least third place in their respective groups, all boasting three points. Match Highlights Winger Fredy rattled the woodwork for Angola shortly after the second half, while Egypt's substitute – one of three halftime changes by the Pharaohs – stung goalkeeper Hugo Marques' fingertips with a effort from inside the box. Salah and Marmoush had scored earlier in the tournament in comeback wins over Zimbabwe and South Africa, in turn. Egypt will stay in Agadir to meet a third-placed team next Monday, with their next rival to be confirmed after the group stage concludes on Wednesday. In the simultaneous Group B finale, South Africa's victory over Zimbabwe propelled Bafana Bafana through automatically, leaving Angola in a precarious position. Egypt Miss Star Power Absence Mohamed Salah watched Egypt draw a blank in an Afcon match for the first occasion since the 2021 tournament decider. With top spot secured, Egypt coach Hossam Hassan likely expected a more convincing display from his rotated side. The striker, who scored four goals at the 2023 finals, created an first-half chance for Hossam Abdelmaguid, but the centre-back directed his header over the target. Angola, having made multiple rotations themselves, almost went ahead when Chico Banza combined with Mabululu before firing a shot wide. The first half ended without a shot on target, although Fredy caused goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir into action with a powerful long-range strike. The Angolan captain was the most dangerous threat, watching a free-kick elude the goalkeeper but clatter against the woodwork. At the other end, Salah Mohsen was left in disbelief after almost prodding in a cross, only for the move to be ruled offside. Late efforts from M'Bala Nzola and Hamdi Fathy failed to break the deadlock, ensuring the match finished scoreless. For Angola, quarter-finalists in 2023, their inconsistent performances in Morocco will lead to scrutiny about their mid-tournament coaching decision.
Fredy curled a superb free-kick against the woodwork as the two sides played out a draw. Anfield forward Mohamed Salah and Manchester City striker Omar Marmoush remained unused substitutes as Group B winners Egypt played out a stalemate with Angola at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The record winners, having already secured top spot, deployed an completely rotated starting XI and were missing a cutting edge in Agadir. Angola, who required a victory to stand a chance of progressing, will now face a nervous wait to see if their two points is enough to qualify for the last 16 as one of the four best-placed third-place teams. Benin, Sudan and Mozambique are assured of at least third place in their respective groups, all boasting three points. Match Highlights Winger Fredy rattled the woodwork for Angola shortly after the second half, while Egypt's substitute – one of three halftime changes by the Pharaohs – stung goalkeeper Hugo Marques' fingertips with a effort from inside the box. Salah and Marmoush had scored earlier in the tournament in comeback wins over Zimbabwe and South Africa, in turn. Egypt will stay in Agadir to meet a third-placed team next Monday, with their next rival to be confirmed after the group stage concludes on Wednesday. In the simultaneous Group B finale, South Africa's victory over Zimbabwe propelled Bafana Bafana through automatically, leaving Angola in a precarious position. Egypt Miss Star Power Absence Mohamed Salah watched Egypt draw a blank in an Afcon match for the first occasion since the 2021 tournament decider. With top spot secured, Egypt coach Hossam Hassan likely expected a more convincing display from his rotated side. The striker, who scored four goals at the 2023 finals, created an first-half chance for Hossam Abdelmaguid, but the centre-back directed his header over the target. Angola, having made multiple rotations themselves, almost went ahead when Chico Banza combined with Mabululu before firing a shot wide. The first half ended without a shot on target, although Fredy caused goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir into action with a powerful long-range strike. The Angolan captain was the most dangerous threat, watching a free-kick elude the goalkeeper but clatter against the woodwork. At the other end, Salah Mohsen was left in disbelief after almost prodding in a cross, only for the move to be ruled offside. Late efforts from M'Bala Nzola and Hamdi Fathy failed to break the deadlock, ensuring the match finished scoreless. For Angola, quarter-finalists in 2023, their inconsistent performances in Morocco will lead to scrutiny about their mid-tournament coaching decision.