🔗 Share this article The Pharaohs Rest Salah as The Palancas Negras on Brink of Elimination from AFCON. Fredy delivered a delightful set-piece onto the post as the two sides shared a stalemate. Anfield forward Mohamed Salah and Etihad striker Omar Marmoush watched from the bench as the group leaders Egypt were held to a draw 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 endure an anxious period to see if their solitary draw is sufficient to qualify for the last 16 as one of the highest-ranked third-place teams. Benin, Sudan and Mozambique are already guaranteed at least third place in their pools, all boasting three points. Match Highlights Winger Fredy struck the outside of a post for Angola shortly after the second half, while Zizo – one of three halftime changes by the Pharaohs – tested goalkeeper Hugo Marques' palms with a shot from inside the box. Salah and Marmoush had scored earlier in the tournament in victories 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 group stage finishes on Wednesday. In the simultaneous Group B finale, 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 fail to score in an Afcon match for the first occasion since the 2021 tournament decider. With first place wrapped up, Egypt coach Hossam Hassan might have hoped for a more convincing display from his second string. Mostafa Mohamed, who scored four goals at the 2023 finals, created an early chance for Hossam Abdelmaguid, but the defender looped his header over the target. Angola, making seven changes themselves, almost went ahead when Chico Banza combined with Mabululu before dragging a low drive wide. The first half ended without a single effort on target, though Fredy forced goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir into action with a thunderous long-range strike. The Angolan captain was the most dangerous threat, watching a set-piece beat the goalkeeper but clatter against the woodwork. At the other end, Salah Mohsen was left in disbelief after nearly tapping in a cross, only for the goal to be ruled offside. Late attempts from M'Bala Nzola and Hamdi Fathy failed to break the deadlock, ensuring the match finished goalless. For Angola, last-eight participants in 2023, their inconsistent performances in Morocco will raise questions about their recent coaching decision.
Fredy delivered a delightful set-piece onto the post as the two sides shared a stalemate. Anfield forward Mohamed Salah and Etihad striker Omar Marmoush watched from the bench as the group leaders Egypt were held to a draw 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 endure an anxious period to see if their solitary draw is sufficient to qualify for the last 16 as one of the highest-ranked third-place teams. Benin, Sudan and Mozambique are already guaranteed at least third place in their pools, all boasting three points. Match Highlights Winger Fredy struck the outside of a post for Angola shortly after the second half, while Zizo – one of three halftime changes by the Pharaohs – tested goalkeeper Hugo Marques' palms with a shot from inside the box. Salah and Marmoush had scored earlier in the tournament in victories 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 group stage finishes on Wednesday. In the simultaneous Group B finale, 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 fail to score in an Afcon match for the first occasion since the 2021 tournament decider. With first place wrapped up, Egypt coach Hossam Hassan might have hoped for a more convincing display from his second string. Mostafa Mohamed, who scored four goals at the 2023 finals, created an early chance for Hossam Abdelmaguid, but the defender looped his header over the target. Angola, making seven changes themselves, almost went ahead when Chico Banza combined with Mabululu before dragging a low drive wide. The first half ended without a single effort on target, though Fredy forced goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir into action with a thunderous long-range strike. The Angolan captain was the most dangerous threat, watching a set-piece beat the goalkeeper but clatter against the woodwork. At the other end, Salah Mohsen was left in disbelief after nearly tapping in a cross, only for the goal to be ruled offside. Late attempts from M'Bala Nzola and Hamdi Fathy failed to break the deadlock, ensuring the match finished goalless. For Angola, last-eight participants in 2023, their inconsistent performances in Morocco will raise questions about their recent coaching decision.