🔗 Share this article Egypt Bench Mohamed Salah as The Palancas Negras Face Afcon Exit. Fredy delivered a superb set-piece against the post as Angola and Egypt shared a stalemate. Anfield forward Mohamed Salah and Etihad striker Omar Marmoush remained unused substitutes as the group leaders Egypt were held to a draw with Angola at the Afcon 2025. The record winners, having clinched top spot, fielded an completely rotated starting XI and lacked a cutting edge in the Moroccan city. Angola, who required a victory to keep their hopes alive, will now face a nervous wait to see if their solitary draw is sufficient to qualify for the last 16 as one of the highest-ranked third-place teams. Several other nations are already guaranteed at least third place in their respective groups, all having three points. Game Highlights Winger Fredy struck the woodwork for Angola early in the second half, while Egypt's substitute – one of three halftime changes by the Pharaohs – stung goalkeeper Hugo Marques' palms with a effort from inside the box. Salah and Marmoush had scored earlier in the tournament in comeback wins over Zimbabwe and South Africa, respectively. Egypt will stay in Agadir to meet a third-placed team next Monday, with their next rival to be determined after the preliminary round finishes on Wednesday. In the other Group B closer, South Africa's victory over Zimbabwe propelled Bafana Bafana through automatically, putting Angola in a precarious position. Pharaohs Feel Star Power Presence Mohamed Salah observed Egypt draw a blank in an Afcon match for the first time since the 2021 tournament decider. With first place wrapped up, Egypt coach Hossam Hassan likely expected a more convincing display from his second string. Mostafa Mohamed, who netted four goals at the previous tournament, set up an early chance for Hossam Abdelmaguid, but the defender directed his header over the target. Angola, making seven changes themselves, almost went ahead when Chico Banza linked up with Mabululu before firing a shot wide. The first half passed without a single effort on target, although Fredy forced goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir into a save with a thunderous long-range attempt. The Angolan captain was the likeliest source, seeing a set-piece elude the goalkeeper but clatter against the crossbar. At the other end, Salah Mohsen was stunned after almost tapping in a cross, only for the move to be ruled offside. Late efforts from M'Bala Nzola and Hamdi Fathy could not break the deadlock, leaving the match finished goalless. For Angola, last-eight participants in 2023, their inconsistent performances in Morocco will lead to scrutiny about their recent managerial change.
Fredy delivered a superb set-piece against the post as Angola and Egypt shared a stalemate. Anfield forward Mohamed Salah and Etihad striker Omar Marmoush remained unused substitutes as the group leaders Egypt were held to a draw with Angola at the Afcon 2025. The record winners, having clinched top spot, fielded an completely rotated starting XI and lacked a cutting edge in the Moroccan city. Angola, who required a victory to keep their hopes alive, will now face a nervous wait to see if their solitary draw is sufficient to qualify for the last 16 as one of the highest-ranked third-place teams. Several other nations are already guaranteed at least third place in their respective groups, all having three points. Game Highlights Winger Fredy struck the woodwork for Angola early in the second half, while Egypt's substitute – one of three halftime changes by the Pharaohs – stung goalkeeper Hugo Marques' palms with a effort from inside the box. Salah and Marmoush had scored earlier in the tournament in comeback wins over Zimbabwe and South Africa, respectively. Egypt will stay in Agadir to meet a third-placed team next Monday, with their next rival to be determined after the preliminary round finishes on Wednesday. In the other Group B closer, South Africa's victory over Zimbabwe propelled Bafana Bafana through automatically, putting Angola in a precarious position. Pharaohs Feel Star Power Presence Mohamed Salah observed Egypt draw a blank in an Afcon match for the first time since the 2021 tournament decider. With first place wrapped up, Egypt coach Hossam Hassan likely expected a more convincing display from his second string. Mostafa Mohamed, who netted four goals at the previous tournament, set up an early chance for Hossam Abdelmaguid, but the defender directed his header over the target. Angola, making seven changes themselves, almost went ahead when Chico Banza linked up with Mabululu before firing a shot wide. The first half passed without a single effort on target, although Fredy forced goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir into a save with a thunderous long-range attempt. The Angolan captain was the likeliest source, seeing a set-piece elude the goalkeeper but clatter against the crossbar. At the other end, Salah Mohsen was stunned after almost tapping in a cross, only for the move to be ruled offside. Late efforts from M'Bala Nzola and Hamdi Fathy could not break the deadlock, leaving the match finished goalless. For Angola, last-eight participants in 2023, their inconsistent performances in Morocco will lead to scrutiny about their recent managerial change.