🔗 Share this article The Pharaohs Bench Salah as The Palancas Negras Face Afcon Exit. The Angolan winger delivered a delightful free-kick against the post as the two sides shared a stalemate. Anfield star Mohamed Salah and Etihad striker Omar Marmoush remained unused substitutes as Group B winners Egypt were held to a stalemate with Angola at the Afcon 2025. The record winners, having already secured top spot, fielded an completely rotated starting XI and lacked a cutting edge in Agadir. Angola, who required a victory to keep their hopes alive, will now endure an anxious period to see if their two points is sufficient 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. Game Highlights Attacker Fredy struck the outside of a post for Angola shortly after the second half, while Zizo – one of three players introduced by the Pharaohs – tested 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 runner-up from another group next Monday, with their opponents to be determined after the group stage concludes on Wednesday. In the simultaneous Group B finale, South Africa's victory over Zimbabwe sent Bafana Bafana into the next round, leaving Angola in a precarious position. Egypt Feel Salah and Marmoush Absence The Liverpool star observed Egypt draw a blank in an Afcon match for the first time since the 2021 tournament decider. With top spot secured, Egypt coach Hossam Hassan likely expected a more impressive attacking performance from his second string. The striker, who scored four goals at the 2023 finals, set up an early chance for Hossam Abdelmaguid, but the defender looped his header over the target. Angola, making seven changes themselves, nearly went ahead when Chico Banza linked up with Mabululu before firing a low drive past the post. The first half passed without a shot on target, although Fredy caused goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir into action with a thunderous long-range strike. The Palancas Negras skipper was the likeliest threat, seeing 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 move to be ruled 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 disjointed showings in Morocco will lead to scrutiny about their mid-tournament managerial change.
The Angolan winger delivered a delightful free-kick against the post as the two sides shared a stalemate. Anfield star Mohamed Salah and Etihad striker Omar Marmoush remained unused substitutes as Group B winners Egypt were held to a stalemate with Angola at the Afcon 2025. The record winners, having already secured top spot, fielded an completely rotated starting XI and lacked a cutting edge in Agadir. Angola, who required a victory to keep their hopes alive, will now endure an anxious period to see if their two points is sufficient 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. Game Highlights Attacker Fredy struck the outside of a post for Angola shortly after the second half, while Zizo – one of three players introduced by the Pharaohs – tested 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 runner-up from another group next Monday, with their opponents to be determined after the group stage concludes on Wednesday. In the simultaneous Group B finale, South Africa's victory over Zimbabwe sent Bafana Bafana into the next round, leaving Angola in a precarious position. Egypt Feel Salah and Marmoush Absence The Liverpool star observed Egypt draw a blank in an Afcon match for the first time since the 2021 tournament decider. With top spot secured, Egypt coach Hossam Hassan likely expected a more impressive attacking performance from his second string. The striker, who scored four goals at the 2023 finals, set up an early chance for Hossam Abdelmaguid, but the defender looped his header over the target. Angola, making seven changes themselves, nearly went ahead when Chico Banza linked up with Mabululu before firing a low drive past the post. The first half passed without a shot on target, although Fredy caused goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir into action with a thunderous long-range strike. The Palancas Negras skipper was the likeliest threat, seeing 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 move to be ruled 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 disjointed showings in Morocco will lead to scrutiny about their mid-tournament managerial change.