🔗 Share this article Egypt Rest Salah as The Palancas Negras Face Afcon Exit. The Angolan winger delivered a delightful set-piece against the woodwork as Angola and Egypt shared a stalemate. Anfield star Mohamed Salah and Manchester City striker Omar Marmoush watched from the bench as Group B winners Egypt were held to a draw with Angola at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The record winners, having already secured top spot, fielded an entirely changed starting XI and lacked a cutting edge in the Moroccan city. Angola, who needed a victory to stand a chance of progressing, will now endure an anxious period to see if their two points is sufficient to advance 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. Game Highlights Attacker Fredy struck the woodwork for Angola early in the second half, while Egypt's substitute – one of three players introduced by the Pharaohs – stung 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, in turn. Egypt will stay in Agadir to meet a third-placed team next Monday, with their next rival to be determined after the group stage finishes on Wednesday. In the other Group B finale, South Africa's 3-2 win over Zimbabwe sent Bafana Bafana through automatically, leaving Angola in a precarious position. Egypt Feel Star Power Absence The Liverpool star watched Egypt fail to score in an Afcon match for the first time since the 2021 final. With first place secured, Egypt coach Hossam Hassan likely expected a more convincing display from his second string. Mostafa Mohamed, who netted four goals at the 2023 finals, set up an first-half chance for Hossam Abdelmaguid, but the defender directed his header wide of the target. Angola, having made seven changes themselves, nearly went ahead when Chico Banza combined with Mabululu before firing a low drive past the post. The first half ended without a shot on target, although Fredy caused goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir into a save with a thunderous 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 left in disbelief after nearly tapping in a cross, only for the goal to be ruled offside. Late efforts from M'Bala Nzola and Hamdi Fathy could not break the deadlock, ensuring the match ended scoreless. For Angola, quarter-finalists in 2023, their disjointed performances in Morocco will raise questions about their recent managerial change.
The Angolan winger delivered a delightful set-piece against the woodwork as Angola and Egypt shared a stalemate. Anfield star Mohamed Salah and Manchester City striker Omar Marmoush watched from the bench as Group B winners Egypt were held to a draw with Angola at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The record winners, having already secured top spot, fielded an entirely changed starting XI and lacked a cutting edge in the Moroccan city. Angola, who needed a victory to stand a chance of progressing, will now endure an anxious period to see if their two points is sufficient to advance 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. Game Highlights Attacker Fredy struck the woodwork for Angola early in the second half, while Egypt's substitute – one of three players introduced by the Pharaohs – stung 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, in turn. Egypt will stay in Agadir to meet a third-placed team next Monday, with their next rival to be determined after the group stage finishes on Wednesday. In the other Group B finale, South Africa's 3-2 win over Zimbabwe sent Bafana Bafana through automatically, leaving Angola in a precarious position. Egypt Feel Star Power Absence The Liverpool star watched Egypt fail to score in an Afcon match for the first time since the 2021 final. With first place secured, Egypt coach Hossam Hassan likely expected a more convincing display from his second string. Mostafa Mohamed, who netted four goals at the 2023 finals, set up an first-half chance for Hossam Abdelmaguid, but the defender directed his header wide of the target. Angola, having made seven changes themselves, nearly went ahead when Chico Banza combined with Mabululu before firing a low drive past the post. The first half ended without a shot on target, although Fredy caused goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir into a save with a thunderous 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 left in disbelief after nearly tapping in a cross, only for the goal to be ruled offside. Late efforts from M'Bala Nzola and Hamdi Fathy could not break the deadlock, ensuring the match ended scoreless. For Angola, quarter-finalists in 2023, their disjointed performances in Morocco will raise questions about their recent managerial change.