🔗 Share this article The Pharaohs Rest Mohamed Salah as Angola on Brink of Afcon Exit. Fredy delivered a delightful set-piece against the woodwork as the two sides shared a stalemate. Anfield forward Mohamed Salah and Etihad counterpart Omar Marmoush watched from the bench as Group B winners Egypt played out a stalemate with Angola at the Afcon 2025. The seven-time champions, having already secured top spot, fielded an entirely changed starting XI and were missing a cutting edge in the Moroccan city. Angola, who required a victory to keep their hopes alive, will now face a nervous wait to see if their two points is enough to qualify for the knockout stage as one of the highest-ranked third-place teams. Several other nations are assured of at least third place in their pools, all boasting three points. Match Highlights Attacker Fredy struck the outside of a post for Angola shortly after the second half, while Egypt's substitute – one of three players introduced by the Pharaohs – stung goalkeeper Hugo Marques' fingertips 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 stay in Agadir to meet a third-placed team next Monday, with their opponents to be determined after the group stage finishes on Wednesday. In the simultaneous Group B finale, South Africa's 3-2 win over Zimbabwe sent Bafana Bafana into the next round, putting Angola in a precarious position. Egypt Feel Salah and Marmoush Presence Mohamed Salah observed 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 convincing display from his rotated side. The striker, who netted four goals at the 2023 finals, created an first-half chance for Hossam Abdelmaguid, but the centre-back directed his header wide of the target. Angola, having made seven changes themselves, nearly went ahead when Chico Banza combined with Mabululu before dragging a shot wide. The first half ended without a shot on target, though Fredy forced goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir into action with a powerful long-range attempt. The Angolan captain remained the most dangerous threat, watching a set-piece beat the goalkeeper but crash against the crossbar. At the other end, Salah Mohsen was stunned after nearly prodding in a cross, only for the goal to be ruled offside. Late attempts from M'Bala Nzola and Hamdi Fathy could not break the deadlock, leaving the match finished goalless. For Angola, quarter-finalists in 2023, their inconsistent showings in Morocco will lead to scrutiny about their mid-tournament managerial change.
Fredy delivered a delightful set-piece against the woodwork as the two sides shared a stalemate. Anfield forward Mohamed Salah and Etihad counterpart Omar Marmoush watched from the bench as Group B winners Egypt played out a stalemate with Angola at the Afcon 2025. The seven-time champions, having already secured top spot, fielded an entirely changed starting XI and were missing a cutting edge in the Moroccan city. Angola, who required a victory to keep their hopes alive, will now face a nervous wait to see if their two points is enough to qualify for the knockout stage as one of the highest-ranked third-place teams. Several other nations are assured of at least third place in their pools, all boasting three points. Match Highlights Attacker Fredy struck the outside of a post for Angola shortly after the second half, while Egypt's substitute – one of three players introduced by the Pharaohs – stung goalkeeper Hugo Marques' fingertips 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 stay in Agadir to meet a third-placed team next Monday, with their opponents to be determined after the group stage finishes on Wednesday. In the simultaneous Group B finale, South Africa's 3-2 win over Zimbabwe sent Bafana Bafana into the next round, putting Angola in a precarious position. Egypt Feel Salah and Marmoush Presence Mohamed Salah observed 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 convincing display from his rotated side. The striker, who netted four goals at the 2023 finals, created an first-half chance for Hossam Abdelmaguid, but the centre-back directed his header wide of the target. Angola, having made seven changes themselves, nearly went ahead when Chico Banza combined with Mabululu before dragging a shot wide. The first half ended without a shot on target, though Fredy forced goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir into action with a powerful long-range attempt. The Angolan captain remained the most dangerous threat, watching a set-piece beat the goalkeeper but crash against the crossbar. At the other end, Salah Mohsen was stunned after nearly prodding in a cross, only for the goal to be ruled offside. Late attempts from M'Bala Nzola and Hamdi Fathy could not break the deadlock, leaving the match finished goalless. For Angola, quarter-finalists in 2023, their inconsistent showings in Morocco will lead to scrutiny about their mid-tournament managerial change.