Egypt Rest Mohamed Salah as Angola Face Afcon Exit.
The Angolan winger delivered a delightful free-kick against the post as the two sides shared a stalemate.
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah and Etihad counterpart 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 entirely changed starting XI and lacked a cutting edge in Agadir.
Angola, who needed a victory to keep their hopes alive, will now face a nervous wait to see if their solitary draw is sufficient to qualify for the knockout stage as one of the four best-placed third-place teams.
Several other nations are already guaranteed at least third place in their pools, all having three points.
Game Highlights
Attacker Fredy rattled the woodwork for Angola shortly after 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 face a third-placed team next Monday, with their opponents to be determined after the group stage finishes on Wednesday.
In the simultaneous Group B closer, South Africa's 3-2 win over Zimbabwe sent Bafana Bafana into the next round, leaving Angola in a precarious position.
Egypt Feel Star Power Presence
Mohamed Salah watched Egypt draw a blank in an Afcon match for the first occasion since the 2021 tournament decider.
With top spot secured, Egypt coach Hossam Hassan likely expected a more impressive attacking performance from his second string.
Mostafa Mohamed, who netted four goals at the 2023 finals, created an first-half chance for Hossam Abdelmaguid, but the centre-back looped his header wide of the target.
Angola, having made seven changes themselves, almost went ahead when Chico Banza combined with Mabululu before dragging a shot wide.
The first half ended without a shot on target, although Fredy caused goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir into action with a powerful long-range strike.
The Palancas Negras skipper was the most dangerous source, seeing a set-piece beat the goalkeeper but clatter against the woodwork.
At the other end, Salah Mohsen was left in disbelief after nearly prodding 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 showings in Morocco will lead to scrutiny about their mid-tournament coaching decision.
