🔗 Share this article The Pharaohs Bench Mohamed Salah as The Palancas Negras Face Elimination from AFCON. Fredy delivered a delightful free-kick against the post as Angola and Egypt shared a stalemate. Anfield forward Mohamed Salah and Manchester City counterpart Omar Marmoush watched from the bench as the group leaders Egypt played out a stalemate with Angola at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. 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 stand a chance of progressing, will now face a nervous wait to see if their solitary draw is enough to advance for the knockout stage as one of the highest-ranked third-place teams. Benin, Sudan and Mozambique are assured of at least third place in their pools, all boasting three points. Match Key Moments Attacker Fredy rattled the outside of a post for Angola shortly after the second half, while Egypt's substitute – one of three halftime changes by the Pharaohs – stung goalkeeper Hugo Marques' palms with a shot 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 runner-up from another group next Monday, with their opponents to be determined after the preliminary round finishes on Wednesday. In the simultaneous Group B closer, South Africa's 3-2 win over Zimbabwe propelled Bafana Bafana into the next round, leaving Angola in a precarious position. Egypt Feel Salah and Marmoush Presence The Liverpool star watched Egypt fail to score in an Afcon match for the first time since the 2021 tournament decider. With first place wrapped up, Egypt coach Hossam Hassan might have hoped for a more impressive attacking performance from his rotated side. The striker, who netted four goals at the previous tournament, created an first-half chance for Hossam Abdelmaguid, but the centre-back 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 past the post. 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 remained the most dangerous source, watching a set-piece beat the goalkeeper but crash against the woodwork. At the other end, Salah Mohsen was left in disbelief after almost tapping in a cross, only for the move to be flagged offside. Late attempts from M'Bala Nzola and Hamdi Fathy could not break the deadlock, leaving the match ended scoreless. For Angola, quarter-finalists in 2023, their inconsistent performances in Morocco will lead to scrutiny about their recent coaching decision.
Fredy delivered a delightful free-kick against the post as Angola and Egypt shared a stalemate. Anfield forward Mohamed Salah and Manchester City counterpart Omar Marmoush watched from the bench as the group leaders Egypt played out a stalemate with Angola at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. 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 stand a chance of progressing, will now face a nervous wait to see if their solitary draw is enough to advance for the knockout stage as one of the highest-ranked third-place teams. Benin, Sudan and Mozambique are assured of at least third place in their pools, all boasting three points. Match Key Moments Attacker Fredy rattled the outside of a post for Angola shortly after the second half, while Egypt's substitute – one of three halftime changes by the Pharaohs – stung goalkeeper Hugo Marques' palms with a shot 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 runner-up from another group next Monday, with their opponents to be determined after the preliminary round finishes on Wednesday. In the simultaneous Group B closer, South Africa's 3-2 win over Zimbabwe propelled Bafana Bafana into the next round, leaving Angola in a precarious position. Egypt Feel Salah and Marmoush Presence The Liverpool star watched Egypt fail to score in an Afcon match for the first time since the 2021 tournament decider. With first place wrapped up, Egypt coach Hossam Hassan might have hoped for a more impressive attacking performance from his rotated side. The striker, who netted four goals at the previous tournament, created an first-half chance for Hossam Abdelmaguid, but the centre-back 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 past the post. 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 remained the most dangerous source, watching a set-piece beat the goalkeeper but crash against the woodwork. At the other end, Salah Mohsen was left in disbelief after almost tapping in a cross, only for the move to be flagged offside. Late attempts from M'Bala Nzola and Hamdi Fathy could not break the deadlock, leaving the match ended scoreless. For Angola, quarter-finalists in 2023, their inconsistent performances in Morocco will lead to scrutiny about their recent coaching decision.