🔗 Share this article Egypt Bench Mohamed Salah as Angola on Brink of Elimination from AFCON. The Angolan winger curled a superb set-piece against the woodwork as Angola and Egypt shared a stalemate. Anfield star Mohamed Salah and Manchester City counterpart Omar Marmoush watched from the bench as Group B winners Egypt were held to a stalemate with Angola at the Afcon 2025. The seven-time champions, having clinched top spot, fielded an completely rotated starting XI and lacked a clinical finish in Agadir. Angola, who needed a victory to stand a chance of progressing, will now face a nervous wait 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 already guaranteed at least third place in their respective groups, all boasting three points. Match Highlights Attacker Fredy rattled the woodwork for Angola shortly after the second half, while Zizo – one of three players introduced by the Pharaohs – tested goalkeeper Hugo Marques' palms with a effort from inside the box. Salah and Marmoush had scored earlier in the tournament in victories over Zimbabwe and South Africa, respectively. Egypt will stay in Agadir to face a third-placed team 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 Star Power Absence Mohamed Salah observed Egypt draw a blank in an Afcon match for the first time since the 2021 final. With top spot secured, Egypt coach Hossam Hassan might have hoped for a more convincing display from his rotated side. Mostafa Mohamed, 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, making seven changes themselves, nearly went ahead when Chico Banza combined with Mabululu before firing a low drive wide. The first half ended without a shot on target, though Fredy caused goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir into action with a powerful long-range strike. The Palancas Negras skipper was the most dangerous source, seeing a free-kick elude the goalkeeper but crash against the crossbar. At the other end, Salah Mohsen was left in disbelief after nearly tapping in a cross, only for the goal to be flagged offside. Late attempts from M'Bala Nzola and Hamdi Fathy could not break the deadlock, leaving the match ended goalless. For Angola, quarter-finalists in 2023, their disjointed showings in Morocco will raise questions about their recent coaching decision.
The Angolan winger curled a superb set-piece against the woodwork as Angola and Egypt shared a stalemate. Anfield star Mohamed Salah and Manchester City counterpart Omar Marmoush watched from the bench as Group B winners Egypt were held to a stalemate with Angola at the Afcon 2025. The seven-time champions, having clinched top spot, fielded an completely rotated starting XI and lacked a clinical finish in Agadir. Angola, who needed a victory to stand a chance of progressing, will now face a nervous wait 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 already guaranteed at least third place in their respective groups, all boasting three points. Match Highlights Attacker Fredy rattled the woodwork for Angola shortly after the second half, while Zizo – one of three players introduced by the Pharaohs – tested goalkeeper Hugo Marques' palms with a effort from inside the box. Salah and Marmoush had scored earlier in the tournament in victories over Zimbabwe and South Africa, respectively. Egypt will stay in Agadir to face a third-placed team 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 Star Power Absence Mohamed Salah observed Egypt draw a blank in an Afcon match for the first time since the 2021 final. With top spot secured, Egypt coach Hossam Hassan might have hoped for a more convincing display from his rotated side. Mostafa Mohamed, 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, making seven changes themselves, nearly went ahead when Chico Banza combined with Mabululu before firing a low drive wide. The first half ended without a shot on target, though Fredy caused goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir into action with a powerful long-range strike. The Palancas Negras skipper was the most dangerous source, seeing a free-kick elude the goalkeeper but crash against the crossbar. At the other end, Salah Mohsen was left in disbelief after nearly tapping in a cross, only for the goal to be flagged offside. Late attempts from M'Bala Nzola and Hamdi Fathy could not break the deadlock, leaving the match ended goalless. For Angola, quarter-finalists in 2023, their disjointed showings in Morocco will raise questions about their recent coaching decision.