🔗 Share this article The Pharaohs Bench Mohamed Salah as Angola Face Elimination from AFCON. Fredy delivered a delightful free-kick onto the post as the two sides shared a stalemate. Anfield star Mohamed Salah and Etihad counterpart Omar Marmoush watched from the bench as Group B winners Egypt were held to a stalemate with Angola at the Afcon 2025. The record winners, having already secured top spot, deployed an completely rotated starting XI and were missing a clinical finish in the Moroccan city. Angola, who needed a victory to keep their hopes alive, 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 pools, all having three points. Match Highlights Winger Fredy struck the woodwork for Angola shortly after the second half, while Egypt's substitute – 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 comeback wins over Zimbabwe and South Africa, respectively. Egypt will remain in Agadir to face a third-placed team next Monday, with their next rival to be determined after the preliminary round concludes on Wednesday. In the simultaneous Group B finale, South Africa's victory over Zimbabwe propelled Bafana Bafana into the next round, leaving Angola in a precarious position. Pharaohs Feel Star Power Absence Mohamed Salah observed Egypt fail to score 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 convincing display from his rotated side. Mostafa Mohamed, who netted four goals at the 2023 finals, set up an first-half chance for Hossam Abdelmaguid, but the defender looped his header over the target. Angola, having made multiple rotations themselves, nearly went ahead when Chico Banza linked up with Mabululu before dragging a shot wide. The first half passed without a shot on target, though Fredy forced goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir into action with a powerful long-range attempt. The Angolan captain was the most dangerous source, seeing a free-kick beat the goalkeeper but crash against the crossbar. At the other end, Salah Mohsen was stunned after nearly tapping in a cross, only for the goal to be ruled offside. Late efforts from M'Bala Nzola and Hamdi Fathy failed to break the deadlock, ensuring the match finished goalless. For Angola, quarter-finalists in 2023, their disjointed showings in Morocco will lead to scrutiny about their mid-tournament coaching decision.
Fredy delivered a delightful free-kick onto the post as the two sides shared a stalemate. Anfield star Mohamed Salah and Etihad counterpart Omar Marmoush watched from the bench as Group B winners Egypt were held to a stalemate with Angola at the Afcon 2025. The record winners, having already secured top spot, deployed an completely rotated starting XI and were missing a clinical finish in the Moroccan city. Angola, who needed a victory to keep their hopes alive, 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 pools, all having three points. Match Highlights Winger Fredy struck the woodwork for Angola shortly after the second half, while Egypt's substitute – 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 comeback wins over Zimbabwe and South Africa, respectively. Egypt will remain in Agadir to face a third-placed team next Monday, with their next rival to be determined after the preliminary round concludes on Wednesday. In the simultaneous Group B finale, South Africa's victory over Zimbabwe propelled Bafana Bafana into the next round, leaving Angola in a precarious position. Pharaohs Feel Star Power Absence Mohamed Salah observed Egypt fail to score 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 convincing display from his rotated side. Mostafa Mohamed, who netted four goals at the 2023 finals, set up an first-half chance for Hossam Abdelmaguid, but the defender looped his header over the target. Angola, having made multiple rotations themselves, nearly went ahead when Chico Banza linked up with Mabululu before dragging a shot wide. The first half passed without a shot on target, though Fredy forced goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir into action with a powerful long-range attempt. The Angolan captain was the most dangerous source, seeing a free-kick beat the goalkeeper but crash against the crossbar. At the other end, Salah Mohsen was stunned after nearly tapping in a cross, only for the goal to be ruled offside. Late efforts from M'Bala Nzola and Hamdi Fathy failed to break the deadlock, ensuring the match finished goalless. For Angola, quarter-finalists in 2023, their disjointed showings in Morocco will lead to scrutiny about their mid-tournament coaching decision.