🔗 Share this article The Pharaohs Bench Mohamed Salah as The Palancas Negras Face Afcon Exit. Fredy delivered a delightful free-kick against the post as Angola and Egypt shared a stalemate. Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah and Etihad striker Omar Marmoush remained unused substitutes as the group leaders Egypt played out a draw with Angola at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The seven-time champions, having already secured top spot, deployed an entirely changed starting XI and were missing a clinical finish in Agadir. Angola, who needed a victory to stand a chance of progressing, will now endure an anxious period to see if their solitary draw is enough to advance 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 early in 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 previously found the net in comeback wins over Zimbabwe and South Africa, in turn. Egypt will remain in Agadir to meet a runner-up from another group next Monday, with their opponents to be confirmed after the preliminary round concludes on Wednesday. In the simultaneous Group B closer, South Africa's 3-2 win over Zimbabwe sent Bafana Bafana through automatically, putting Angola in a precarious position. Egypt Feel Salah and Marmoush Presence The Liverpool star watched Egypt draw a blank in an Afcon match for the first occasion since the 2021 final. With top spot wrapped up, Egypt coach Hossam Hassan likely expected a more impressive display from his rotated side. Mostafa Mohamed, who netted 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 seven changes themselves, nearly went ahead when Chico Banza linked up with Mabululu before firing a low drive wide. The first half ended without a single effort on target, though Fredy forced goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir into a save with a powerful long-range attempt. The Angolan captain was the likeliest threat, watching a free-kick elude the goalkeeper but crash against the crossbar. At the other end, Salah Mohsen was left in disbelief after almost tapping in a cross, only for the move to be ruled offside. Late attempts from M'Bala Nzola and Hamdi Fathy could not break the deadlock, leaving the match finished scoreless. For Angola, quarter-finalists in 2023, their disjointed performances in Morocco will raise questions about their recent managerial change.
Fredy delivered a delightful free-kick against the post as Angola and Egypt shared a stalemate. Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah and Etihad striker Omar Marmoush remained unused substitutes as the group leaders Egypt played out a draw with Angola at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The seven-time champions, having already secured top spot, deployed an entirely changed starting XI and were missing a clinical finish in Agadir. Angola, who needed a victory to stand a chance of progressing, will now endure an anxious period to see if their solitary draw is enough to advance 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 early in 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 previously found the net in comeback wins over Zimbabwe and South Africa, in turn. Egypt will remain in Agadir to meet a runner-up from another group next Monday, with their opponents to be confirmed after the preliminary round concludes on Wednesday. In the simultaneous Group B closer, South Africa's 3-2 win over Zimbabwe sent Bafana Bafana through automatically, putting Angola in a precarious position. Egypt Feel Salah and Marmoush Presence The Liverpool star watched Egypt draw a blank in an Afcon match for the first occasion since the 2021 final. With top spot wrapped up, Egypt coach Hossam Hassan likely expected a more impressive display from his rotated side. Mostafa Mohamed, who netted 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 seven changes themselves, nearly went ahead when Chico Banza linked up with Mabululu before firing a low drive wide. The first half ended without a single effort on target, though Fredy forced goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir into a save with a powerful long-range attempt. The Angolan captain was the likeliest threat, watching a free-kick elude the goalkeeper but crash against the crossbar. At the other end, Salah Mohsen was left in disbelief after almost tapping in a cross, only for the move to be ruled offside. Late attempts from M'Bala Nzola and Hamdi Fathy could not break the deadlock, leaving the match finished scoreless. For Angola, quarter-finalists in 2023, their disjointed performances in Morocco will raise questions about their recent managerial change.